Key Facts
591204 at a Glance
Code 591204
Official title Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 591204 - Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution
NIC 591204 classifies reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section J and Division 59. Use it when this activity...
Source Verification for 591204
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).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 591204
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Is this the right code for your profession?
This code typically applies to:
Director, Research (Motion Picture, Radio & TV)Producer, FilmFilm Editor/EditorStage and Film Directors, OtherProduction Manager (Motion Picture)
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
Practical Summary
What Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 591204 is the final six-digit endpoint for Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 591201 Editing, titling, subtitling, closed captioning and credits activities, 591202 Animation, and special effects activities including design activities of computer-produced graphics for animations, 591203 Conversion to video streaming formats activities.
How To Choose
When to Choose 591204 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 591204 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution. If the activity also includes 591201 Editing, titling, subtitling, closed captioning and credits activities, 591202 Animation, and special effects activities including design activities of computer-produced graphics for animations, 591203 Conversion to video streaming formats activities, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
591201
Editing, titling, subtitling, closed captioning and credits activities
591202 Animation, and special effects activities including design activities of computer-produced graphics for animations
591203 Conversion to video streaming formats activities
591204
591299 Reproduction of motion picture film by creating master copies, for theatrical distribution
Other Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities n.e.c. including Film/tape transfer activities; Processing films related to the motion picture and television industries, Activities of stock footage film libraries
Common Questions About NIC 591204
Does NIC 591204 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 591201 Editing, titling, subtitling, closed captioning and credits activities, 591202 Animation, and special effects activities including design activities of computer-produced graphics for animations, 591203 Conversion to video streaming formats activities.
How do I verify that NIC 591204 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 591201 Editing, titling, subtitling, closed captioning and credits activities, 591202 Animation, and special effects activities including design activities of computer-produced graphics for animations, 591203 Conversion to video streaming formats activities, 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 591204?
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 591204
NIC 591204 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.