Md Section J Media
NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 581300 - Publishing of periodicals and other journals, publishing of radio and television schedules in all forms of publishing

NIC 581300 classifies publishing of periodicals and other journals, publishing of radio and television schedules in all forms of publishing as a final six-digit business activity under Section J and Division 58. Use...

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Last verified 2026-04-21

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Practical Summary

What Publishing of periodicals and other journals Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 581300 is the final six-digit endpoint for Publishing of periodicals and other journals, publishing of radio and television schedules in all forms of publishing. 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 581300 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 581300 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Publishing of periodicals and other journals, publishing of radio and television schedules in all forms of publishing. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 581300

Does NIC 581300 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 581300 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 581300?

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 581300

NIC 581300 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.