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NIC Division 56 - Food and beverage service activities

NIC Division 56 covers Food and beverage service activities. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business...

Level Division
Depth 2/5
Children 4
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 56 Covers in Practice

Division 56 splits food and beverage service activities into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 56 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 56 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to food and beverage service activities but still needs the correct Group or Class.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Pick the Right Group Under Division 56

Pick Division 56 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.

Common Questions About NIC 56

Which businesses fall under NIC 56?

Start here when the business belongs to food and beverage service activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.

Is NIC 56 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 56 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 55 Accommodation, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 56?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

Practical guide to NIC Division 56

Restaurants, cafes, food trucks, catering services, canteen operations, cloud kitchens and takeaway outlets all sit under Division 56. If your business prepares and serves food or drinks for immediate consumption, this is the Division to explore.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.