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NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 478104 - Retail sale of used motor vehicles including three-wheelers

NIC 478104 classifies retail sale of used motor vehicles including three-wheelers as a final six-digit trade activity under Section G and Division 47. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.

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Last verified 2026-04-21

Source Verification for 478104

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NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 478104

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

NIC 2008 47810 medium

Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products

NIC 2008 45401 low

Wholesale or retail sale of new motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three wheelers

NIC 2008 47890 low

Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods

Practical Summary

What Retail sale of used motor vehicles including three-wheelers Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 478104 is the final six-digit endpoint for Retail sale of used motor vehicles including three-wheelers. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary trade activity matches this title more closely than 478101 Retail sale of new passenger cars (four wheelers) including electric four wheelers, 478102 Retail sale of new heavy commercial vehicles for passenger and freight transport such as buses, vans and coaches including electric vehicles, 478103 Retail sale of new motorized three-wheelers including electric vehicles.

How To Choose

When to Choose 478104 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 478104 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Retail sale of used motor vehicles including three-wheelers. If the activity also includes 478101 Retail sale of new passenger cars (four wheelers) including electric four wheelers, 478102 Retail sale of new heavy commercial vehicles for passenger and freight transport such as buses, vans and coaches including electric vehicles, 478103 Retail sale of new motorized three-wheelers including electric vehicles, compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 478104

Does NIC 478104 apply to wholesale, retail or manufacturing?

Trade codes apply when goods are bought and resold without transformation. If the business manufactures the goods, use the relevant manufacturing Division. If it sells directly to consumers, compare retail codes.

How do I separate NIC 478104 from nearby trade codes?

Look at the buyer type, product family and sales channel. Compare 478101 Retail sale of new passenger cars (four wheelers) including electric four wheelers, 478102 Retail sale of new heavy commercial vehicles for passenger and freight transport such as buses, vans and coaches including electric vehicles, 478103 Retail sale of new motorized three-wheelers including electric vehicles before deciding whether the activity is wholesale, retail or a more specialized trade category.

How do I verify that NIC 478104 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 478101 Retail sale of new passenger cars (four wheelers) including electric four wheelers, 478102 Retail sale of new heavy commercial vehicles for passenger and freight transport such as buses, vans and coaches including electric vehicles, 478103 Retail sale of new motorized three-wheelers including electric vehicles, 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 478104?

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 478104

NIC 478104 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.