NIC 591301 - Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors
NIC 591301 classifies distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors as a final six-digit manufacturing activity...
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Source Verification for 591301
2 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 - No legacy migration candidate found in the NIC 2008 converter layer for this code.
- 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 - No linked NIC 2008 legacy code is available for this record in the current converter layer.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-08-21
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What Distributing film Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 591301 is the final six-digit endpoint for Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c..
When to Choose 591301 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 591301 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors. If the activity also includes 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c., compare those pages before filing.
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Common Questions About NIC 591301
Does NIC 591301 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 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c..
How do I verify that NIC 591301 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c., 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 591301?
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.
Before you select NIC 591301
NIC 591301 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.