Key Facts
581200 at a Glance
Code 581200
Official title Publishing of newspapers, in all forms
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Division 58 - Publishing activities
Md
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 581200 - Publishing of newspapers, in all forms
NIC 581200 classifies publishing of newspapers, in all forms as a final six-digit business activity under Section J and Division 58. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 581200
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: 1.
- 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 (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 581200
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Publishing of newspapers Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 581200 is the final six-digit endpoint for Publishing of newspapers, in all forms. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.
How To Choose
When to Choose 581200 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 581200 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Publishing of newspapers, in all forms. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.
Common Questions About NIC 581200
Does NIC 581200 cover content, software, telecom or infrastructure?
Digital and media activities split by what the business actually delivers: published content, film or broadcasting output, telecom connectivity, software development, IT consulting, hosting or data processing.
How do I avoid picking the wrong IT or media NIC code?
Follow the revenue model. A software developer, hosting provider, telecom operator and content publisher can all use different NIC codes even if they operate online. Compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.
How do I verify that NIC 581200 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 581200?
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 581200
NIC 581200 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.