Key Facts
Section K at a Glance
Code K
Official title Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
In
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Section K - Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities
NIC 2025 Section K covers Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities. It is the top-level entry point for narrowing the correct business...
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Practical Summary
How Section K Fits Into NIC 2025
Section K is where NIC 2025 groups telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities before users move into Divisions such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined. It is the broad sector gate for technology, communication and information service categorization.
Where Used In Practice
Which Businesses Fall Under Section K
Businesses use Section K as the first filter when the industry is known but the precise Division is not. It is useful for founders, accountants and advisors mapping technology, communication and information service categorization.
- 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 K
Choose Section K only if the business belongs to telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities; then move down through Divisions rather than stopping at the sector label.
Common Questions About NIC K
Which businesses fall under NIC K?
Start here when the business belongs to telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC K 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 K 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 K?
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 K in the NIC hierarchy
India's IT and telecom sector drives a massive share of the country's service exports. Section K holds three Divisions: telecom operators and ISPs (61), software development and IT consulting (62), and data centres, hosting and information services (63). Whether you run a mobile network, build apps, manage cloud infrastructure or operate a web portal, your NIC code lives in this Section.
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.