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NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 242005 - Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys

NIC 242005 classifies manufacture of aluminium products and alloys as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 24. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.

Key Facts

242005 at a Glance

Code 242005

Official title Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys

Version NIC 2025

Source authority MoSPI

Section C - Manufacturing

Division 24 - Manufacture of basic metals

Group 242 - Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals

Class 2420 - Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals

Level Sub-class

Depth 5/5

Children 0

Last verified 2026-04-21

Source Verification for 242005

10 / 10

4 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 - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 3.
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 - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (3 linked legacy codes).

How we calculate this score →

NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 242005

NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.

NIC 2008 24203 high

Manufacturing of lead, zinc and tin products and alloys

NIC 2008 24204 medium

Manufacturing of chrome, manganese and nickel products alloys

NIC 2008 24202 medium

Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina and by other methods and products of aluminium and alloys

Practical Summary

What Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 242005 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242002 Manufacture of copper products and alloys, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite.

How To Choose

When to Choose 242005 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 242005 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys. If the activity also includes 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242002 Manufacture of copper products and alloys, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, compare those pages before filing.

In this section

242001

Manufacture of Copper from ore

242002

Manufacture of copper products and alloys

242003

Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite

242004

Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina.

242005

Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys

242006

Manufacturing of lead, zinc and tin, their products and alloys

242007

Manufacturing of chrome, manganese and nickel products and alloys

242008

Production and refining of precious metals (such as gold, silver platinum etc.) and alloys

242099

Other manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals n.e.c.

← 242004 242006 →

Common Questions About NIC 242005

Does NIC 242005 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 242005?

Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242002 Manufacture of copper products and alloys, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite and document the primary activity before filing.

How do I verify that NIC 242005 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242002 Manufacture of copper products and alloys, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, 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 242005?

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 242005

NIC 242005 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.