Key Facts
201205 at a Glance
Code 201205
Official title Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils)
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 201205 - Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils)
NIC 201205 classifies manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils) as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 20. Use it when this activity...
Source Verification for 201205
5 / 10
2 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - No legacy migration candidate found in the NIC 2008 converter layer for this code.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - No linked NIC 2008 legacy code is available for this record in the current converter layer.
What professions match this code?
This code typically applies to:
Technologist, RubberBale Cutter Operator, RubberMasticator, RubberStraining Operator (Rubber Reclaim)Mixer, Rubber/Mill Operator
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
Practical Summary
What Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils) Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 201205 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils). It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 201201 Manufacture of urea, 201202 Manufacture of other organic fertilizers, 201203 Manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex inorganic fertilizers.
How To Choose
When to Choose 201205 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 201205 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils). If the activity also includes 201201 Manufacture of urea, 201202 Manufacture of other organic fertilizers, 201203 Manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex inorganic fertilizers, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
201201
Manufacture of urea
201202 Manufacture of other organic fertilizers
201203 Manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex inorganic fertilizers
201204 Manufacture of associated nitrogen products (nitric and sulphonitric acids, ammonia, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, nitrites and nitrates of potassium)
201205
201206 Manufacture of potting soil and soil improvers (including peat-based and mineral-mix soils)
Manufacture of plant bio-stimulants, growth promoters, and micronutrient fertilizers
201207 Manufacture of manure/ compost
201299 Manufacture of other fertilizers and nitrogenous compounds n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 201205
Does NIC 201205 cover manufacturing or only selling the product?
Manufacturing codes apply when the business transforms inputs into a new product through mechanical, chemical, manual or industrial processes. Pure buying and resale should be checked under wholesale or retail trade.
What if the same factory makes several products near NIC 201205?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 201201 Manufacture of urea, 201202 Manufacture of other organic fertilizers, 201203 Manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex inorganic fertilizers and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 201205 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 201201 Manufacture of urea, 201202 Manufacture of other organic fertilizers, 201203 Manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex inorganic fertilizers, 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 201205?
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
Before you select NIC 201205
NIC 201205 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.