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NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 981000 - Subsistence goods-producing activities of private households such as hunting and gathering, farming, free collection and similar activities

NIC 981000 classifies subsistence goods-producing activities of private households such as hunting and gathering, farming, free collection and similar activities as a final six-digit business activity under Section U...

Key Facts

981000 at a Glance

Level Sub-class
Depth 5/5
Children 0
Last verified 2026-04-21

Source Verification for 981000

10 / 10

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How we calculate this score →

NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 981000

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

NIC 2008 98100 high

Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use

Practical Summary

What Subsistence goods-producing activities of private households such as hunting and gathering Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 981000 is the final six-digit endpoint for Subsistence goods-producing activities of private households such as hunting and gathering, farming, free collection and similar activities. 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 981000 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 981000 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Subsistence goods-producing activities of private households such as hunting and gathering, farming, free collection and similar activities. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 981000

Is NIC 981000 normally used by private businesses?

Often no. Public administration, household-use and extraterritorial codes are special-purpose areas. Private businesses should use the commercial activity code that matches what they actually sell or provide.

When is NIC 981000 appropriate despite being a special category?

Use it only when the entity itself matches the official scope, such as a government body, household employment activity or extraterritorial organization. Suppliers or contractors should classify their own activity instead.

How do I verify that NIC 981000 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 981000?

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 981000

NIC 981000 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

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