Key Facts
Section C at a Glance
Code C
Official title Manufacturing
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Section C - Manufacturing
NIC 2025 Section C covers Manufacturing. It is the top-level entry point for narrowing the correct business activity before choosing a Division, Group, Class or final Sub-class for Udyam, MSME and MCA-related workflows.
Hierarchy tree
10
Manufacture of food products
11 Manufacture of beverages
12 Manufacture of tobacco products
13 Manufacture of textiles
14 Manufacture of wearing apparel
15 Manufacture of leather and related products
16 Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; Manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
17 Manufacture of paper and paper products
18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
19 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
20 Manufacture of Chemical and Chemical Products
21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
24 Manufacture of basic metals
25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
27 Manufacture of electrical equipment
28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
30 Manufacture of other transport equipment
31 Manufacture of furniture
32 Other manufacturing
33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment
Practical Summary
How Section C Fits Into NIC 2025
Section C is where NIC 2025 groups manufacturing before users move into Divisions such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 20 more. It is the broad sector gate for factory setup, product manufacturing declarations, and production chain mapping.
Where Used In Practice
Which Businesses Fall Under Section C
Businesses use Section C as the first filter when the industry is known but the precise Division is not. It is useful for founders, accountants and advisors mapping factory setup, product manufacturing declarations, and production chain mapping.
- 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 Narrow Down From Section C
Choose Section C only if the business belongs to manufacturing; then move down through Divisions rather than stopping at the sector label.
Common Questions About NIC C
Which businesses fall under NIC C?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacturing and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 20 more.
Is NIC C 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 C is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, 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 C?
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
How to use Section C in the NIC hierarchy
Section C is the largest in NIC 2025 - 24 Divisions spanning food processing, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, automobiles, steel and everything in between. Any enterprise that transforms raw materials into new products through mechanical, chemical or manual processes will find its six-digit code here. India's PLI push has made this Section increasingly relevant for new MSME and Udyam registrations.
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.