{ "meta": { "classification": "National Industrial Classification 2008 (NIC-2008)", "used_for": "MCA V3 Form FiLLiP (LLP) and SPICe+ Part A (company) — 5-digit industry sub-class, up to 3, one primary", "source": "Government of India, NIC-2008, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI / NSO)", "source_pdf": "https://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/main_menu/national_industrial_classification/nic_2008_17apr09.pdf", "mca_annexure_a": "https://www.ncs.gov.in/Documents/NIC_Sector.pdf", "parsed_from": "REDFOX1899/nic-msme-classification (deterministic pypdf parse of the official PDF)", "official_preface_counts": { "sections": 21, "divisions": 88, "groups": 238, "classes": 403, "subclasses": 1304 }, "parsed_counts": { "section": 21, "division": 88, "group": 238, "class": 419, "subclass": 1302 }, "note": "Parsed detailed structure carries a few more 4-digit classes than the 403 preface figure and corrects ~11 printed typos in the source PDF; every 5-digit sub-class here was cross-checked where it appears in the curated LLP set.", "nic_2025_status": "MoSPI released NIC-2025 (6-digit) on 18 Nov 2025. As of 2026 MCA (FiLLiP / SPICe+), Udyam and GST still require NIC-2008. Use NIC-2008 codes for FiLLiP.", "last_reconciled": "2026-09-09", "subset": "Curated common LLP business activities", "count": 154, "chips": [ [ "Software development", "62011" ], [ "Web & app development", "web design" ], [ "IT services / consulting", "62020" ], [ "Digital marketing agency", "digital marketing" ], [ "Advertising", "73100" ], [ "Management consultancy", "70200" ], [ "Accounting & tax firm", "69201" ], [ "Legal services", "69100" ], [ "Architecture & engineering", "71100" ], [ "Interior design", "74102" ], [ "Interior fit-out (execution)", "43309" ], [ "Graphic design", "74103" ], [ "Photography & video", "74201" ], [ "Film / content production", "59111" ], [ "Recruitment / staffing", "78100" ], [ "Event management", "90001" ], [ "Restaurant", "56101" ], [ "Cafe / coffee shop", "56302" ], [ "Cloud kitchen / catering", "56210" ], [ "Hotel / resort", "55101" ], [ "E-commerce seller (D2C)", "47912" ], [ "Retail store", "47190" ], [ "Garment / clothing shop", "47711" ], [ "Textile trading (wholesale)", "46411" ], [ "General trading (wholesale)", "46909" ], [ "Building-material trading", "46632" ], [ "Metal / steel trading", "46620" ], [ "Scrap trading", "46699" ], [ "Jewellery (retail)", "47733" ], [ "Building construction", "41001" ], [ "Roads / infra contractor", "42101" ], [ "Electrical contractor", "43211" ], [ "Solar EPC", "42201" ], [ "Solar power generation", "35105" ], [ "Real estate development", "68100" ], [ "Real estate broking", "68200" ], [ "Logistics / road transport", "49231" ], [ "Warehousing / cold storage", "52109" ], [ "Courier / last-mile delivery", "53200" ], [ "Freight forwarding / CHA", "52291" ], [ "Travel agency / tour operator", "79120" ], [ "Car servicing / detailing", "45200" ], [ "Garment manufacturing", "14101" ], [ "Food processing", "10799" ], [ "Pharma manufacturing", "21002" ], [ "Cosmetics / personal care mfg", "20237" ], [ "Plastic products mfg", "22209" ], [ "Furniture manufacturing", "31001" ], [ "Metal machining / job work", "25920" ], [ "PEB / steel structures", "25112" ], [ "Printing & packaging", "18112" ], [ "Coaching / tutorials", "85491" ], [ "Clinic / diagnostics", "86905" ], [ "Gym / fitness centre", "93110" ], [ "Salon / spa", "96020" ], [ "Waste management / recycling", "38300" ], [ "Facility management / housekeeping", "81100" ] ] }, "codes": [ { "code": "01111", "desc": "Growing of wheat", "section": "A", "section_label": "Agriculture, forestry and fishing", "division": "01", "division_label": "Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities", "group": "011", "group_label": "Growing of non-perennial crops", "class": "0111", "class_label": "Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds", "type": "agriculture", "aliases": [ "farming", "agriculture", "crop farming", "wheat farming", "agri production", "cultivation" ], "plain_english": "Growing of cereals and similar crops. Most agri activities restrict FDI into an LLP.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of agriculture, cultivation and growing of crops.", "related": [ "01500", "01301" ], "fdi_note": "Agricultural / plantation activity is not open to a foreign-funded LLP." }, { "code": "03211", "desc": "Fish farming in sea water including farming of marine ornamental fish", "section": "A", "section_label": "Agriculture, forestry and fishing", "division": "03", "division_label": "Fishing and aquaculture", "group": "032", "group_label": "Aquaculture", "class": "0321", "class_label": "Marine aquaculture", "type": "agriculture", "aliases": [ "aquaculture", "fish farming", "shrimp farming", "prawn culture", "marine farming" ], "plain_english": "Fish/aquaculture farming.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of aquaculture, fish and shrimp farming and allied activities.", "related": [ "03222", "10201" ] }, { "code": "10611", "desc": "Flour milling", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "10", "division_label": "Manufacture of food products", "group": "106", "group_label": "Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products", "class": "1061", "class_label": "Manufacture of grain mill products", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "flour mill", "atta chakki", "wheat milling", "besan manufacturing", "flour milling" ], "plain_english": "Flour milling.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of flour milling and manufacture of wheat flour, maida, suji and allied products.", "related": [ "10613", "10740" ] }, { "code": "10740", "desc": "Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "10", "division_label": "Manufacture of food products", "group": "107", "group_label": "Manufacture of other food products", "class": "1074", "class_label": "Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous pr…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "pasta manufacturing", "noodles manufacturing", "macaroni", "vermicelli", "instant noodles", "farinaceous products" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of pasta, noodles, macaroni, vermicelli and similar farinaceous food products.", "related": [ "10799", "10611" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "10799", "desc": "Other semi-processed, processed or instant foods n.e.c. except farinaceous products and malted foods and manufacturing activities like manufacture of egg powder, sambar powder etc. (this excludes the activities covered under 10619)", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "10", "division_label": "Manufacture of food products", "group": "107", "group_label": "Manufacture of other food products", "class": "1079", "class_label": "Manufacture of other food products n.e.c", "type": "manufacturing", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "food processing", "packaged food manufacturing", "instant food", "ready to eat", "snacks manufacturing", "processed food", "namkeen manufacturing", "spices manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of other semi-processed, processed or instant foods not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture and processing of packaged, processed, instant and ready-to-eat food products.", "related": [ "10740", "10301", "46309" ] }, { "code": "11041", "desc": "Manufacture of aerated drinks", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "11", "division_label": "Manufacture of beverages", "group": "110", "group_label": "Manufacture of beverages", "class": "1104", "class_label": "Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bo…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "aerated drinks", "soft drinks manufacturing", "packaged water", "beverage manufacturing", "carbonated drinks", "juice manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of aerated drinks (and by extension packaged beverages).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture and bottling of aerated drinks, packaged beverages and fruit-based drinks.", "related": [ "11042", "10309" ] }, { "code": "13134", "desc": "Finishing of man-made and blended man-made textiles.", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "13", "division_label": "Manufacture of textiles", "group": "131", "group_label": "Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles", "class": "1313", "class_label": "Finishing of textiles", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "textile processing", "fabric dyeing", "fabric finishing", "textile dyeing and printing", "processing house" ], "plain_english": "Finishing (dyeing, printing, processing) of man-made and blended textiles.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of dyeing, printing, finishing and processing of textiles and fabrics.", "related": [ "13131", "14101" ] }, { "code": "14101", "desc": "Manufacture of all types of textile garments and clothing accessories", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "14", "division_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel", "group": "141", "group_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel", "class": "1410", "class_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "garment manufacturing", "apparel manufacturing", "readymade garments manufacturing", "clothing manufacturer", "garment factory", "apparel brand manufacturing", "stitching unit" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of all types of textile garments and clothing accessories. Trading garments wholesale is 46411; retail is 47711.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of textile garments, apparel, hosiery and clothing accessories of all kinds.", "related": [ "14105", "13134", "46411" ] }, { "code": "14105", "desc": "Custom tailoring", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "14", "division_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel", "group": "141", "group_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel", "class": "1410", "class_label": "Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "custom tailoring", "tailoring unit", "bespoke tailoring", "uniforms manufacturing", "made to measure" ], "plain_english": "Custom tailoring.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of custom tailoring and manufacture of made-to-measure garments and uniforms.", "related": [ "14101", "47711" ] }, { "code": "17099", "desc": "Manufacture of other paper products n.e.c.", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "17", "division_label": "Manufacture of paper and paper products", "group": "170", "group_label": "Manufacture of paper and paper products", "class": "1709", "class_label": "Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard", "type": "manufacturing", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "paper products manufacturing", "packaging manufacturing", "corrugated boxes", "paper bags", "carton manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of other paper products (cartons, boxes, bags).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of paper and paperboard packaging, cartons, boxes and converted paper products.", "related": [ "17091" ] }, { "code": "18112", "desc": "Printing of magazines and other periodicals, books and brochures, maps, atlases, posters etc.", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "18", "division_label": "Printing and reproduction of recorded media", "group": "181", "group_label": "Printing and service activities related to printing", "class": "1811", "class_label": "Printing", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "printing press", "offset printing", "digital printing", "commercial printing", "packaging printing", "label printing", "print production", "brochure printing", "book printing" ], "plain_english": "Commercial printing of books, brochures, posters and periodicals. Screen/other printing is 18119; publishing the content itself is division 58.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of commercial, offset, digital and packaging printing and allied pre-press and post-press services.", "related": [ "18119", "17093", "58112" ] }, { "code": "20111", "desc": "Manufacture of liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gases (elemental gases, liquid or compressed air, refrigerant gases, mixed industrial gases etc.)", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "20", "division_label": "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products", "group": "201", "group_label": "Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizer and nitrogen compounds, pl…", "class": "2011", "class_label": "Manufacture of basic chemicals", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "industrial gas manufacturing", "oxygen plant", "medical oxygen", "nitrogen plant", "compressed gas", "air separation unit", "industrial gases" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of liquefied/compressed industrial or medical gases (oxygen, nitrogen, etc.). Town-gas / gas works is 35201.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture, filling and distribution of industrial and medical gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon and mixed gases.", "related": [ "35201", "20119" ] }, { "code": "20221", "desc": "Manufacture of paints and varnishes, enamels or lacquers", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "20", "division_label": "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products", "group": "202", "group_label": "Manufacture of other chemical products", "class": "2022", "class_label": "Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink a…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "paint manufacturing", "varnish manufacturing", "coatings manufacturing", "enamel", "lacquer", "industrial coatings" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels and lacquers.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, primers and coatings.", "related": [ "20222", "25920" ] }, { "code": "20233", "desc": "Manufacture of detergent and similar washing agents excluding soap", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "20", "division_label": "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products", "group": "202", "group_label": "Manufacture of other chemical products", "class": "2023", "class_label": "Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparatio…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "detergent manufacturing", "washing powder", "cleaning agents manufacturing", "dishwash manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of detergents and washing agents (excluding soap).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of detergents, washing powders, liquids and cleaning agents.", "related": [ "20234", "20237" ] }, { "code": "20237", "desc": "Manufacture of cosmetics and toileteries (includes manufacture of pre- shave, shaving or after shave preparations; personal deodorants and anti- respirants; perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, other than medicaments; manicure and pedicure preparations etc.)", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "20", "division_label": "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products", "group": "202", "group_label": "Manufacture of other chemical products", "class": "2023", "class_label": "Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparatio…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "cosmetics manufacturing", "personal care manufacturing", "skincare brand", "beauty products manufacturing", "toiletries manufacturing", "perfume manufacturing", "haircare manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of cosmetics and toiletries — including own-label / D2C beauty brands that manufacture.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture, packaging and marketing of cosmetics, toiletries, personal-care and beauty products.", "related": [ "20236", "21002", "47722" ], "regulator_note": "Cosmetics manufacture needs a licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act; BIS norms apply." }, { "code": "21002", "desc": "Manufacture of allopathic pharmaceutical preparations", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "21", "division_label": "Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical prod…", "group": "210", "group_label": "Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical prod…", "class": "2100", "class_label": "Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical prod…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "pharma manufacturing", "medicine manufacturing", "pharmaceutical formulations", "tablets manufacturing", "allopathic medicines", "pharma formulation", "nutraceuticals manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of allopathic pharmaceutical preparations (formulations). Bulk drugs/APIs are 21001.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture, formulation and marketing of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines.", "related": [ "21001", "20237", "46497" ], "regulator_note": "Requires a manufacturing licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940." }, { "code": "22209", "desc": "Manufacture of other plastics products n.e.c.", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "22", "division_label": "Manufacture of rubber and plastics products", "group": "222", "group_label": "Manufacture of plastics products", "class": "2220", "class_label": "Manufacture of plastics products", "type": "manufacturing", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "plastic products manufacturing", "plastic moulding", "injection moulding", "plastic packaging manufacturing", "polymer products", "plastic components" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of plastic products not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of plastic products, mouldings, components and packaging.", "related": [ "22201", "32909" ] }, { "code": "23941", "desc": "Manufacture of clinkers and cement", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "23", "division_label": "Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products", "group": "239", "group_label": "Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c", "class": "2394", "class_label": "Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "cement manufacturing", "clinker", "cement plant", "cement products" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of clinker and cement.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of cement, clinker and cementitious products.", "related": [ "23942", "23959" ] }, { "code": "25112", "desc": "Manufacture of metal frameworks or skeletons for construction and parts thereof ((towers, masts, trusses, bridges etc.)", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "25", "division_label": "Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipm…", "group": "251", "group_label": "Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam…", "class": "2511", "class_label": "Manufacture of structural metal products", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "peb", "pre-engineered building", "steel structures", "structural fabrication", "metal fabrication structural", "trusses", "steel building", "fabrication of structures" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of metal frameworks/skeletons for construction (PEB, towers, trusses, bridge sections).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of design, fabrication and erection of pre-engineered buildings, structural steel and metal frameworks.", "related": [ "25113", "25999", "43900" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "25920", "desc": "Machining; treatment and coating of metals", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "25", "division_label": "Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipm…", "group": "259", "group_label": "Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service…", "class": "2592", "class_label": "Machining; treatment and coating of metals", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "machining", "cnc machining", "job work machining", "metal treatment", "powder coating", "electroplating", "metal finishing", "anodising", "heat treatment", "metal coating" ], "plain_english": "Machining, treatment and coating of metals on a job-work basis.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of machining, fabrication, heat-treatment, powder-coating, electroplating and surface treatment of metal components.", "related": [ "25910", "25999", "20221" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "25999", "desc": "Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "25", "division_label": "Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipm…", "group": "259", "group_label": "Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service…", "class": "2599", "class_label": "Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c", "type": "manufacturing", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "fabricated metal products", "metal components manufacturing", "sheet metal works", "general engineering", "metal parts manufacturing", "fabrication works" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of fabricated metal products, components and general engineering items.", "related": [ "25920", "25112", "28120" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "27310", "desc": "Manufacture of fibre optic cables for data transmission or live transmission of images", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "27", "division_label": "Manufacture of electrical equipment", "group": "273", "group_label": "Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices", "class": "2731", "class_label": "Manufacture of fibre optic cables for data transmission or live trans…", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "cable manufacturing", "wire manufacturing", "fibre optic cable", "power cables", "electrical cables" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of fibre-optic and (by extension) electrical cables and wires.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of electrical wires, power cables and fibre-optic cables.", "related": [ "27320", "27900" ] }, { "code": "27400", "desc": "Manufacture of electric lighting equipment", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "27", "division_label": "Manufacture of electrical equipment", "group": "274", "group_label": "Manufacture of electric lighting equipment", "class": "2740", "class_label": "Manufacture of electric lighting equipment", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "lighting manufacturing", "led lights manufacturing", "luminaires", "light fittings", "led manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of electric lighting equipment (incl. LED luminaires).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of electric lighting equipment, LED lamps, luminaires and fittings.", "related": [ "27900", "46593" ] }, { "code": "28120", "desc": "Manufacture of fluid power equipment", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "28", "division_label": "Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c", "group": "281", "group_label": "Manufacture of general purpose machinery", "class": "2812", "class_label": "Manufacture of fluid power equipment", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "hydraulic equipment", "pneumatic equipment", "fluid power", "hydraulic cylinders", "power packs", "hydraulics manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) equipment.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid-power equipment, cylinders, valves and power packs.", "related": [ "25999" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "31001", "desc": "Manufacture of furniture made of wood", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "31", "division_label": "Manufacture of furniture", "group": "310", "group_label": "Manufacture of furniture", "class": "3100", "class_label": "Manufacture of furniture", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "furniture manufacturing", "wooden furniture", "modular furniture", "office furniture manufacturing", "furniture factory" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of wooden furniture. Metal/other furniture is 31009.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of wooden, modular and office furniture and fixtures.", "related": [ "31009", "43301", "46493" ] }, { "code": "32501", "desc": "Manufacture of dental fillings and cements (except denture adhesive or cement), dental wax and other dental plaster preparations; manufacture of dental laboratory furnaces, dental instruments, artificial teeth, bridges, etc., made in dental labs", "section": "C", "section_label": "Manufacturing", "division": "32", "division_label": "Other manufacturing", "group": "325", "group_label": "Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies", "class": "3250", "class_label": "Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies", "type": "manufacturing", "aliases": [ "surgical instruments manufacturing", "medical devices manufacturing", "dental products", "orthopaedic appliances", "medical equipment manufacturing" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of medical, surgical, dental and orthopaedic instruments and appliances.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of medical, surgical, dental and orthopaedic instruments, devices and appliances.", "related": [ "46596", "46497", "26600" ], "regulator_note": "Notified medical devices need a licence under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017." }, { "code": "35105", "desc": "Electric power generation using solar energy", "section": "D", "section_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "division": "35", "division_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "group": "351", "group_label": "Electric power generation, transmission and distribution", "class": "3510", "class_label": "Electric power generation, transmission and distribution", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "solar power generation", "solar power plant", "renewable energy", "solar ipp", "power producer solar", "captive solar", "rooftop solar power" ], "plain_english": "Generating electricity from solar energy (you own the plant and sell/wheel power). Building solar plants for others is 42201; rooftop EPC/installation is 43211.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of generation of electricity from solar and renewable-energy sources and the sale, supply and wheeling of such power.", "related": [ "35106", "42201", "43211" ], "regulator_note": "Power generation and sale attracts the Electricity Act, 2003, CEA norms and state DISCOM / open-access approvals." }, { "code": "35106", "desc": "Electric power generation using other non conventional sources", "section": "D", "section_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "division": "35", "division_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "group": "351", "group_label": "Electric power generation, transmission and distribution", "class": "3510", "class_label": "Electric power generation, transmission and distribution", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "renewable energy generation", "wind power", "biomass power", "non conventional energy", "green energy generation" ], "plain_english": "Electric power generation using non-conventional sources other than solar (wind, biomass, etc.).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of generation of electricity from wind, biomass and other non-conventional and renewable sources.", "related": [ "35105", "42201" ], "regulator_note": "Subject to the Electricity Act, 2003 and CEA/CERC norms." }, { "code": "35201", "desc": "Manufacture of gas", "section": "D", "section_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "division": "35", "division_label": "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply", "group": "352", "group_label": "Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains", "class": "3520", "class_label": "Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "gas manufacturing", "gas works", "town gas", "manufacture of gas", "gas plant", "coal gas" ], "plain_english": "Manufacture of gas (gas works). Compressed/industrial gases such as bottled oxygen are 20111; piped gas distribution is 35202.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of manufacture of gas and operation of gas works.", "related": [ "20111", "35202" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "38110", "desc": "Collection of non-hazardous waste", "section": "E", "section_label": "Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities", "division": "38", "division_label": "Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recove…", "group": "381", "group_label": "Waste collection", "class": "3811", "class_label": "Collection of non-hazardous waste", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "waste collection", "garbage collection", "solid waste management", "municipal waste", "waste management services", "swm" ], "plain_english": "Collection of non-hazardous waste.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of collection, transportation and management of non-hazardous solid waste.", "related": [ "38210", "38300" ], "regulator_note": "Requires SPCB authorisation and, often, a municipal contract." }, { "code": "38210", "desc": "Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste", "section": "E", "section_label": "Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities", "division": "38", "division_label": "Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recove…", "group": "382", "group_label": "Waste treatment and disposal", "class": "3821", "class_label": "Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "waste treatment", "waste disposal", "landfill operation", "sewage treatment", "effluent treatment", "waste to energy" ], "plain_english": "Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of treatment, processing and disposal of non-hazardous waste.", "related": [ "38110", "38300" ], "regulator_note": "Requires SPCB consent / authorisation." }, { "code": "38300", "desc": "Materials recovery", "section": "E", "section_label": "Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities", "division": "38", "division_label": "Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recove…", "group": "383", "group_label": "Materials recovery", "class": "3830", "class_label": "Materials recovery", "type": "utilities", "aliases": [ "recycling", "materials recovery", "scrap processing", "waste recycling", "plastic recycling", "e-waste recycling", "metal recycling", "sustainability recycling", "circular economy" ], "plain_english": "Processing waste and scrap into secondary raw materials (materials recovery / recycling). Merely trading scrap is 46699; collecting waste is 38110.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of collection, segregation, processing and recovery of recyclable materials from waste and scrap.", "related": [ "46699", "38110", "38210" ], "regulator_note": "E-waste / plastic-waste / hazardous-waste recycling needs authorisation from the State Pollution Control Board.", "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "41001", "desc": "Construction of buildings carried out on own-account basis or on a fee or contract basis", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "41", "division_label": "Construction of buildings", "group": "410", "group_label": "Construction of buildings", "class": "4100", "class_label": "Construction of buildings", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "building construction", "civil construction", "civil contractor", "builder", "construction company", "rcc work", "residential construction", "commercial construction", "turnkey construction", "general contractor", "construction and development" ], "plain_english": "Construction of buildings (own account or on contract), including developing and selling. Roads/infra is division 42; finishing/fit-out is 43309.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of construction, development, erection and completion of residential, commercial and industrial buildings on own account or on a contract basis.", "related": [ "41002", "41003", "42909", "68100" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "41002", "desc": "Activities relating to alteration, addition, repair, maintenance carried out on own-account basis or on a fee or contract basis", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "41", "division_label": "Construction of buildings", "group": "410", "group_label": "Construction of buildings", "class": "4100", "class_label": "Construction of buildings", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "building renovation", "repairs and maintenance construction", "alteration and addition", "retrofitting", "structural repairs" ], "plain_english": "Alteration, addition, repair and maintenance of buildings.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of alteration, renovation, repair and maintenance of buildings and structures.", "related": [ "41001", "43309" ] }, { "code": "42101", "desc": "Construction and maintenance of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways, highways, bridges, tunnels and subways", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "42", "division_label": "Civil engineering", "group": "421", "group_label": "Construction of roads and railways", "class": "4210", "class_label": "Construction roads and railways", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "road construction", "highway construction", "bridge construction", "infrastructure contractor", "road contractor", "tunnels" ], "plain_english": "Construction and maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, tunnels and pedestrian ways.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of construction and maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, flyovers, tunnels and allied infrastructure.", "related": [ "42102", "42909", "41001" ] }, { "code": "42201", "desc": "Construction and maintenance of power plants", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "42", "division_label": "Civil engineering", "group": "422", "group_label": "Construction of utility projects", "class": "4220", "class_label": "Construction of utility projects", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "solar epc", "power plant construction", "solar plant construction", "transmission line", "substation construction", "solar park", "epc contractor power" ], "plain_english": "Construction and maintenance of power plants (incl. solar EPC where you build the plant). Only doing the electrical install is 43211; owning the plant and selling power is 35105.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, solar projects and power transmission and distribution infrastructure.", "related": [ "42202", "43211", "35105" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "42204", "desc": "Construction and maintenance of water main and line connection, water reservoirs including irrigation system (canal)", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "42", "division_label": "Civil engineering", "group": "422", "group_label": "Construction of utility projects", "class": "4220", "class_label": "Construction of utility projects", "type": "construction", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "water pipeline", "irrigation project", "canal construction", "water supply project", "water infrastructure" ], "plain_english": "Construction and maintenance of water mains, reservoirs and irrigation systems.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of construction of water-supply, reservoir, canal and irrigation infrastructure.", "related": [ "42205", "42909" ] }, { "code": "42909", "desc": "Other civil engineering projects n.e.c.", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "42", "division_label": "Civil engineering", "group": "429", "group_label": "Construction of other civil engineering projects", "class": "4290", "class_label": "Construction of other civil engineering projects", "type": "construction", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "civil engineering", "infra construction", "industrial construction", "other civil works", "heavy civil", "site development" ], "plain_english": "Other civil-engineering projects not elsewhere classified (industrial facilities, heavy civil works).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of civil-engineering construction of industrial and infrastructure projects not elsewhere classified.", "related": [ "42901", "42101", "41001" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "43211", "desc": "Installation of electrical wiring and fittings", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "43", "division_label": "Specialized construction activities", "group": "432", "group_label": "Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities", "class": "4321", "class_label": "Electrical installation", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "electrical contractor", "electrical installation", "wiring contractor", "electrification", "ht lt work", "electrical works" ], "plain_english": "Installation of electrical wiring and fittings in buildings and projects.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of electrical installation, wiring, electrification and allied contracting works.", "related": [ "43219", "43213", "42202" ] }, { "code": "43221", "desc": "Installation of plumbing for water, gas and sanitation equipments", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "43", "division_label": "Specialized construction activities", "group": "432", "group_label": "Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities", "class": "4322", "class_label": "Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "plumbing contractor", "plumbing works", "sanitation installation", "fire fighting installation", "hvac plumbing" ], "plain_english": "Installation of plumbing for water, gas and sanitation.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of plumbing, sanitation and gas-fitting installation works.", "related": [ "43229", "43222" ] }, { "code": "43301", "desc": "Installation of doors, windows, door and window frames, fitted kitchens, of wood or other materials", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "43", "division_label": "Specialized construction activities", "group": "433", "group_label": "Building completion and finishing", "class": "4330", "class_label": "Building completion and finishing", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "doors and windows fitting", "modular kitchen installation", "carpentry works", "joinery", "upvc windows fitting" ], "plain_english": "Installation of doors, windows, frames and fitted kitchens.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of installation of doors, windows, frames, fitted kitchens and joinery works.", "related": [ "43302", "43309" ] }, { "code": "43309", "desc": "Other building completion and finishing", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "43", "division_label": "Specialized construction activities", "group": "433", "group_label": "Building completion and finishing", "class": "4330", "class_label": "Building completion and finishing", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "interior fit-out", "interior contractor", "turnkey interiors execution", "false ceiling", "painting contractor", "finishing contractor", "civil interior works", "office fit-out" ], "plain_english": "Building completion and finishing — the physical fit-out. Interior design (drawings/concept) is 74102.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of interior fit-out, finishing, false-ceiling, flooring, painting and building-completion works.", "related": [ "74102", "43302", "43303" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "43900", "desc": "Other specialized construction activities", "section": "F", "section_label": "Construction", "division": "43", "division_label": "Specialized construction activities", "group": "439", "group_label": "Other specialized construction activities", "class": "4390", "class_label": "Other specialized construction activities", "type": "construction", "aliases": [ "waterproofing", "structural steel erection", "scaffolding", "specialised construction", "foundation works", "pile foundation" ], "plain_english": "Other specialised construction activities (waterproofing, steel erection, foundation works).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of specialised construction activities including waterproofing, structural erection and foundation works.", "related": [ "43110", "42909" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "45200", "desc": "Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "45", "division_label": "Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycl…", "group": "452", "group_label": "Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles", "class": "4520", "class_label": "Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles", "type": "trade", "aliases": [ "car service", "car repair", "vehicle servicing", "automobile workshop", "garage", "car wash", "car detailing", "denting painting", "two wheeler service", "vehicle maintenance" ], "plain_english": "Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (workshop, service centre, car wash/detailing). Selling vehicles is 45101; selling parts is 45300.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of servicing, maintenance, repair, washing and detailing of motor vehicles and two-wheelers.", "related": [ "45300", "45101", "29301" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "45300", "desc": "Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "45", "division_label": "Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycl…", "group": "453", "group_label": "Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories", "class": "4530", "class_label": "Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories", "type": "trade", "aliases": [ "auto parts trading", "spare parts shop", "automobile parts", "car accessories", "two wheeler parts" ], "plain_english": "Sale of motor-vehicle parts and accessories.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of trading in motor-vehicle parts, spares and accessories.", "related": [ "45200", "46592" ] }, { "code": "46101", "desc": "Activities of commission agents, brokers dealing in wholesale trade of agricultural raw material, live animals, food, beverages, intoxicants and textiles", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "461", "group_label": "Wholesale on a fee or contract basis", "class": "4610", "class_label": "Wholesale on a fee or contract basis", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "commission agent", "broker", "trading agent", "buying agent", "selling agent", "indent agent", "del credere agent" ], "plain_english": "Arranging wholesale deals for a commission without taking title to the goods. Trading on your own account is 46xx/46909.", "sample_object_clause": "To act as commission agents, brokers and intermediaries in the wholesale trade of goods and commodities.", "related": [ "46909", "82990" ] }, { "code": "46209", "desc": "Whole sale of other agriculture raw materials n.e.c.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "462", "group_label": "Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals", "class": "4620", "class_label": "Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals", "type": "wholesale", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "agri commodity trading", "agri produce wholesale", "grain trading", "agri raw material" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of agricultural raw materials not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in agricultural produce, grains and raw materials.", "related": [ "46201", "01111" ], "fdi_note": "Trading/services in agriculture may be restricted for a foreign-funded LLP." }, { "code": "46301", "desc": "Wholesale of fruits & vegetables", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "463", "group_label": "Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco", "class": "4630", "class_label": "Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "fruits and vegetables wholesale", "fresh produce trading", "mandi trading", "vegetable wholesale" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of fruits and vegetables.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in fresh fruits, vegetables and produce.", "related": [ "46309", "01111" ] }, { "code": "46309", "desc": "Wholesale of other basic/manufactured food stuffs n.e.c.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "463", "group_label": "Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco", "class": "4630", "class_label": "Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco", "type": "wholesale", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "food wholesale", "grocery wholesale", "fmcg distribution", "food products trading", "provisions wholesale", "staples trading" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of manufactured/processed foodstuffs not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade and distribution of food products, provisions and FMCG goods.", "related": [ "46305", "46909", "47110" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46411", "desc": "Wholesale of textiles, fabrics, yarn, household linen, articles of clothing, floor coverings and tapestry, sports clothes", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "464", "group_label": "Wholesale of household goods", "class": "4641", "class_label": "Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "textile trading", "fabric wholesale", "yarn trading", "cloth merchant", "textile wholesale", "fabric trading", "garment wholesale" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of textiles, fabrics, yarn and made-up textile articles. Retail of fabric in a shop is 47510; retail of readymade garments is 47711.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in textiles, fabrics, yarn, made-ups, garments and allied textile products.", "related": [ "46419", "47510", "47711", "14101" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46497", "desc": "Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "464", "group_label": "Wholesale of household goods", "class": "4649", "class_label": "Wholesale of other household goods", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "medical goods wholesale", "surgical goods trading", "pharma distribution", "medical equipment trading", "hospital supplies", "surgical disposables" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods. A drug licence is required to deal in medicines.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical, surgical and healthcare products.", "related": [ "46596", "47721", "32501" ], "regulator_note": "Dealing in drugs/medicines requires a licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.", "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46498", "desc": "Wholesale of precious metals and jewellery", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "464", "group_label": "Wholesale of household goods", "class": "4649", "class_label": "Wholesale of other household goods", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "jewellery wholesale", "gold trading", "precious metal trading", "bullion", "diamond trading wholesale", "jewellery trading" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of precious metals and jewellery. Retail jewellery is 47733.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in precious metals, jewellery, gems and bullion.", "related": [ "47733", "46697", "32409" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46512", "desc": "Wholesale of software", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "465", "group_label": "Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies", "class": "4651", "class_label": "Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "software wholesale", "hardware trading", "computer trading", "it hardware distribution", "laptop trading", "computer peripherals" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of computers, peripherals and software. Retail is 47411/47413.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade and distribution of computers, peripherals, software and IT products.", "related": [ "46511", "47411" ] }, { "code": "46524", "desc": "Wholesale of telephone, mobile phone and communications equipment and parts", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "465", "group_label": "Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies", "class": "4652", "class_label": "Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "mobile phone trading", "mobile wholesale", "telecom equipment trading", "phone distribution", "accessories wholesale" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of telephones, mobile phones and communication equipment.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in mobile phones, telephones and communication equipment and accessories.", "related": [ "46529", "47414" ] }, { "code": "46593", "desc": "Wholesale of electrical machinery, equipment and supplies, n.e.c.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "465", "group_label": "Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies", "class": "4659", "class_label": "Wholesale of other machinery and equipment", "type": "wholesale", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "electrical goods wholesale", "electrical trading", "switchgear trading", "cable trading", "electrical equipment distribution" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of electrical machinery, equipment and supplies not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in electrical machinery, equipment, cables and supplies.", "related": [ "46529", "27310" ] }, { "code": "46596", "desc": "Wholesale of scientific, medical and surgical machinery and equipment", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "465", "group_label": "Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies", "class": "4659", "class_label": "Wholesale of other machinery and equipment", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "medical equipment wholesale", "scientific instruments trading", "lab equipment trading", "hospital equipment distribution" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of scientific, medical and surgical machinery and equipment.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in scientific, medical, surgical and laboratory machinery and equipment.", "related": [ "46497", "32501" ] }, { "code": "46610", "desc": "Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "466", "group_label": "Other specialized wholesale", "class": "4661", "class_label": "Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "fuel trading", "diesel trading", "petroleum products wholesale", "lubricants wholesale", "lpg trading", "gas trading" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products.", "related": [ "46620", "47300" ], "regulator_note": "Trading in petroleum products / LPG needs licences under the Petroleum Act and Explosives rules." }, { "code": "46620", "desc": "Wholesale of metals and metal ores", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "466", "group_label": "Other specialized wholesale", "class": "4662", "class_label": "Wholesale of metals and metal ores", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "metal trading", "steel trading", "iron and steel", "metal wholesale", "ms trading", "tmt trading", "aluminium trading", "metal ore" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of metals and metal ores. Scrap metal is 46699.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys and metal ores.", "related": [ "46699", "24105", "25999" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46632", "desc": "Wholesale of construction materials (sand, gravel etc.)", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "466", "group_label": "Other specialized wholesale", "class": "4663", "class_label": "Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating e…", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "building material trading", "sand and gravel", "construction material wholesale", "cement trading", "aggregate supply" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of construction materials such as sand, gravel and aggregates. Hardware/sanitary is 46633; tiles/cement finishing at retail is 47521.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in construction materials, aggregates, cement and allied building products.", "related": [ "46633", "23941", "47521" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46633", "desc": "Wholesale of hardware and sanitary fittings and fixtures and flat glass including tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers and other hand tools", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "466", "group_label": "Other specialized wholesale", "class": "4663", "class_label": "Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating e…", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "hardware trading", "sanitaryware wholesale", "plumbing supplies", "tiles trading", "hardware and sanitary", "fittings wholesale" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of hardware, sanitary fittings, flat glass and hand tools.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in hardware, sanitaryware, plumbing supplies, glass and tools.", "related": [ "46632", "47522" ] }, { "code": "46699", "desc": "Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap n.e.c.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "466", "group_label": "Other specialized wholesale", "class": "4669", "class_label": "Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c", "type": "wholesale", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "scrap trading", "scrap dealer", "metal scrap", "waste and scrap", "kabadi", "recycling trade", "scrap wholesale", "non-ferrous scrap" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap. Actually processing/recycling the scrap is 38300.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade in metal and non-metal waste, scrap and recyclable materials.", "related": [ "38300", "46620" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "46901", "desc": "Wholesale trade via e-commerce excluding activities of commission agents", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "469", "group_label": "Non-specialized wholesale trade", "class": "4690", "class_label": "Non-specialized wholesale trade", "type": "wholesale", "aliases": [ "b2b e-commerce", "wholesale ecommerce", "online wholesale", "b2b marketplace trading" ], "plain_english": "Wholesale trade conducted through e-commerce (your own account, not as a commission agent).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade through e-commerce and online channels.", "related": [ "46909", "47912" ] }, { "code": "46909", "desc": "Other non-specialised wholesale trade n.e.c.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "46", "division_label": "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "469", "group_label": "Non-specialized wholesale trade", "class": "4690", "class_label": "Non-specialized wholesale trade", "type": "wholesale", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "general trading", "wholesale trade", "trading company", "wholesaler", "distribution", "distributor", "import export", "import and export", "merchant trading", "multi-product trading" ], "plain_english": "General wholesale buying and reselling where no single 46xx product code fits. If one product dominates, use its specific code (it reduces resubmission risk).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of wholesale trade, distribution, import, export and dealing in goods, merchandise and commodities of all kinds.", "related": [ "46901", "47190", "46101" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "47110", "desc": "Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "471", "group_label": "Retail sale in non-specialized stores", "class": "4711", "class_label": "Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "kirana", "kirana store", "grocery store", "general store", "provision store", "supermarket", "departmental store", "mini mart", "retail shop food" ], "plain_english": "A general retail store where food/beverages/tobacco predominate. On the portal this is worded \"retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating\" — search that phrase, not \"grocery\".", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of food, groceries, provisions, household goods and general merchandise through retail stores.", "related": [ "47190", "47211", "47912" ] }, { "code": "47190", "desc": "Other retail sale in non-specialized stores", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "471", "group_label": "Retail sale in non-specialized stores", "class": "4719", "class_label": "Other retail sale in non-specialized stores", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "general store non-food", "retail store", "multi-brand retail", "variety store", "non-specialised retail" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale in non-specialised stores where food does NOT predominate (e.g. a variety/department store).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of general merchandise and consumer goods through non-specialised retail stores.", "related": [ "47110", "47912" ] }, { "code": "47300", "desc": "Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores [includes the activity of petrol filling stations.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "473", "group_label": "Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores", "class": "4730", "class_label": "Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "petrol pump", "fuel station", "petrol filling station", "diesel pump", "fuel retail" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of automotive fuel (petrol pump / filling station). Needs an oil-marketing-company dealership and explosives licence.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of automotive fuel, lubricants and allied products through filling stations.", "related": [ "46610" ], "regulator_note": "Requires an OMC dealership, and licences under the Petroleum Act / Explosives Rules." }, { "code": "47411", "desc": "Retail sale of computers and computer peripherals", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "474", "group_label": "Retail sale of information and communications equipment in specialize…", "class": "4741", "class_label": "Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunic…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "computer shop", "laptop retail", "computer store", "it hardware retail", "computer sales and service" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of computers and computer peripherals.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of computers, peripherals and accessories.", "related": [ "47413", "47414", "95111" ] }, { "code": "47414", "desc": "Retail sale of telecommunication equipment", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "474", "group_label": "Retail sale of information and communications equipment in specialize…", "class": "4741", "class_label": "Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunic…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "mobile shop", "mobile phone retail", "mobile store", "telecom retail", "phone sales" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of telecommunication equipment / mobile phones.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of mobile phones, telecommunication equipment and accessories.", "related": [ "46524", "95120" ] }, { "code": "47510", "desc": "Retail sale of textiles in specialized stores", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "475", "group_label": "Retail sale of other household equipment in specialized stores", "class": "4751", "class_label": "Retail sale of textiles in specialized stores", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "fabric shop", "cloth retail", "textile retail", "saree shop", "dress material shop", "furnishing fabric retail" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of textiles and fabrics in a specialised store.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of textiles, fabrics, dress material and household linen.", "related": [ "47711", "46411" ] }, { "code": "47594", "desc": "Retail sale of refrigerators, washing machines and other electrical/electronic household goods", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "475", "group_label": "Retail sale of other household equipment in specialized stores", "class": "4759", "class_label": "Retail sale of electrical household appliances, furniture, lighting e…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "electronics showroom", "home appliances retail", "white goods retail", "consumer durables shop", "electronics retail" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of refrigerators, washing machines and other electrical/electronic household goods.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of consumer electronics, home appliances and electrical household goods.", "related": [ "47420", "47411" ] }, { "code": "47711", "desc": "Retail sale of readymade garments, hosiery goods, other articles of clothing and clothing accessories such as gloves, ties, braces etc.", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "477", "group_label": "Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores", "class": "4771", "class_label": "Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather articles in specialized…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "garment shop", "clothing store", "apparel retail", "readymade garments", "boutique", "fashion store", "clothing brand store", "hosiery shop" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of readymade garments and clothing accessories. Wholesale is 46411; manufacturing garments is 14101.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of readymade garments, hosiery, clothing and fashion accessories.", "related": [ "46411", "14101", "47510", "47713" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "47721", "desc": "Retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "477", "group_label": "Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores", "class": "4772", "class_label": "Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet…", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "pharmacy", "chemist shop", "medical store", "retail pharmacy", "drug store", "medicine shop" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of pharmaceuticals and medical goods. Needs a retail drug licence and a registered pharmacist.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medicines, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles.", "related": [ "46497", "47722" ], "regulator_note": "Requires a retail drug licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940." }, { "code": "47733", "desc": "Retail sale of jewellery and immitation jewellery", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "477", "group_label": "Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores", "class": "4773", "class_label": "Other retail sale of new goods in specialized stores", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "jewellery shop", "jewellery retail", "gold shop", "imitation jewellery", "jeweller", "showroom jewellery" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale of jewellery and imitation jewellery.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of gold, silver, diamond, precious-stone and imitation jewellery and ornaments.", "related": [ "46498", "32409" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "47911", "desc": "Retail sale via mail order houses", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "479", "group_label": "Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets", "class": "4791", "class_label": "Retail sale via mail order houses or via internet", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "mail order", "catalogue retail", "tele-shopping", "home shopping", "direct mail retail" ], "plain_english": "Retail sale via mail order houses. The current sub-class used for internet retail is 47912; recent FiLLiP filings use 47912 for \"sell online\".", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of goods through mail order, catalogue and direct-response channels.", "related": [ "47912", "47990" ] }, { "code": "47912", "desc": "Retail sale via e-commerce", "section": "G", "section_label": "Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "division": "47", "division_label": "Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles", "group": "479", "group_label": "Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets", "class": "4791", "class_label": "Retail sale via mail order houses or via internet", "type": "retail", "aliases": [ "e-commerce", "ecommerce", "online store", "online retail", "sell online", "d2c", "d2c brand", "shopify store", "amazon seller", "flipkart seller", "direct to consumer", "online seller", "internet retail" ], "plain_english": "Selling goods to consumers online — your own website or marketplaces — on your own account. A platform that does not own the stock is 63122. A foreign-funded LLP cannot run inventory-model B2C e-commerce.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of retail sale of goods of all kinds to consumers through e-commerce, own websites, mobile applications, marketplaces and other non-store channels.", "related": [ "47911", "63122", "46901" ], "fdi_note": "Inventory-based B2C e-commerce is not open to FDI; a foreign-funded LLP may only run a marketplace model.", "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "49223", "desc": "Rental of private cars with driver", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "49", "division_label": "Land transport and transport via pipelines", "group": "492", "group_label": "Other land transport", "class": "4922", "class_label": "Other passenger land transport", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "cab service", "taxi fleet", "car rental with driver", "employee transport", "staff transportation", "rent a car with driver" ], "plain_english": "Rental of private cars with driver (cab / employee transport). Self-drive rental is 77110.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of rental of motor vehicles with driver for passenger transport and employee transportation.", "related": [ "49224", "49225" ] }, { "code": "49231", "desc": "Motorised road freight transport", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "49", "division_label": "Land transport and transport via pipelines", "group": "492", "group_label": "Other land transport", "class": "4923", "class_label": "Freight transport by road", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "road transport", "logistics", "goods transport", "trucking", "road freight", "transporter", "fleet operator", "cargo transport", "goods carrier", "transport company", "freight" ], "plain_english": "Motorised road freight transport. Warehousing is 52109; courier is 53200; freight forwarding/CHA is 52291.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of road transport of goods, logistics, fleet operation and allied freight services.", "related": [ "52109", "53200", "52291" ] }, { "code": "52101", "desc": "Warehousing of refrigerated (cold storage)", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "52", "division_label": "Warehousing and support activities for transportation", "group": "521", "group_label": "Warehousing and storage", "class": "5210", "class_label": "Warehousing and storage", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "cold storage", "refrigerated warehouse", "cold chain", "frozen storage" ], "plain_english": "Refrigerated (cold-storage) warehousing.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of refrigerated warehousing, cold storage and cold-chain services.", "related": [ "52109", "10309" ] }, { "code": "52109", "desc": "Storage and warehousing n.e.c.[Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign trade zones]", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "52", "division_label": "Warehousing and support activities for transportation", "group": "521", "group_label": "Warehousing and storage", "class": "5210", "class_label": "Warehousing and storage", "type": "logistics", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "warehousing", "warehouse", "storage", "godown", "cold storage", "fulfilment centre", "3pl", "distribution centre", "stockyard" ], "plain_english": "Storage and warehousing services (incl. general and bonded warehouses). Refrigerated cold storage is 52101.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of warehousing, storage, distribution-centre and fulfilment services.", "related": [ "52101", "49231" ] }, { "code": "52291", "desc": "Activities of travel agents and tour operators", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "52", "division_label": "Warehousing and support activities for transportation", "group": "522", "group_label": "Support activities for transportation", "class": "5229", "class_label": "Other transportation support activities", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "freight forwarding", "customs clearing", "cha", "clearing and forwarding", "logistics agent", "shipping agent", "c and f agent", "custom house agent" ], "plain_english": "Activities of travel agents, tour operators, freight forwarders and clearing agents. For pure freight forwarding / CHA this is the common pick.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of freight forwarding, customs clearing, clearing-and-forwarding agency and logistics coordination services.", "related": [ "49231", "52292", "53200" ] }, { "code": "52293", "desc": "Activities of movers and packers", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "52", "division_label": "Warehousing and support activities for transportation", "group": "522", "group_label": "Support activities for transportation", "class": "5229", "class_label": "Other transportation support activities", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "packers and movers", "movers and packers", "relocation services", "household shifting", "office relocation" ], "plain_english": "Activities of movers and packers.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of packing, moving, relocation and shifting services for household and office goods.", "related": [ "52109", "49231" ] }, { "code": "53200", "desc": "Courier activities", "section": "H", "section_label": "Transportation and storage", "division": "53", "division_label": "Postal and courier activities", "group": "532", "group_label": "Courier activities", "class": "5320", "class_label": "Courier activities", "type": "logistics", "aliases": [ "courier", "courier service", "parcel delivery", "last mile delivery", "express delivery", "logistics courier", "hyperlocal delivery" ], "plain_english": "Courier activities other than the national post.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of courier, parcel, express and last-mile delivery services.", "related": [ "49231", "82990" ] }, { "code": "55101", "desc": "Hotels and Motels, inns, resorts providing short term lodging facilities; includes accommodation in house boats", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "55", "division_label": "Accommodation", "group": "551", "group_label": "Short term accommodation activities", "class": "5510", "class_label": "Short term accommodation activities", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "hotel", "resort", "motel", "guest house", "boutique hotel", "service apartments", "lodge", "hospitality" ], "plain_english": "Hotels, motels, inns and resorts providing short-term lodging.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of hotels, resorts, motels and other short-term accommodation and hospitality services.", "related": [ "55109", "56101" ] }, { "code": "56101", "desc": "Restaurants without bars", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "56", "division_label": "Food and beverage service activities", "group": "561", "group_label": "Restaurants and mobile food service activities", "class": "5610", "class_label": "Restaurants and mobile food service activities", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "restaurant", "dine-in restaurant", "eatery", "dhaba", "family restaurant", "fine dining", "multi-cuisine restaurant" ], "plain_english": "A sit-down restaurant without a bar. With a liquor licence use 56301; fast-food/self-service is 56102; a tea/coffee shop is 56302; delivery-only cloud kitchen ≈ 56210/56291.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of restaurants, eating houses, cloud kitchens and the sale of food, beverages and refreshments.", "related": [ "56102", "56301", "56302", "56210" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "56102", "desc": "Cafeterias, fast-food restaurants and other food preparation in market stalls", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "56", "division_label": "Food and beverage service activities", "group": "561", "group_label": "Restaurants and mobile food service activities", "class": "5610", "class_label": "Restaurants and mobile food service activities", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "fast food", "qsr", "quick service restaurant", "food court", "takeaway", "food stall", "food kiosk" ], "plain_english": "Fast-food restaurants, cafeterias and food preparation in market stalls.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of fast-food restaurants, quick-service outlets, cafeterias and takeaway food services.", "related": [ "56101", "56302" ] }, { "code": "56210", "desc": "Event catering", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "56", "division_label": "Food and beverage service activities", "group": "562", "group_label": "Event catering and other food service activities", "class": "5621", "class_label": "Event catering", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "catering", "event catering", "wedding catering", "contract catering", "cloud kitchen", "central kitchen", "food delivery kitchen" ], "plain_english": "Event catering and (by extension) central/cloud kitchens preparing food for delivery or events.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of event catering, contract catering and cloud-kitchen food preparation and delivery.", "related": [ "56291", "56101" ] }, { "code": "56291", "desc": "Activities of food service contractors (e.g. for transportation companies)", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "56", "division_label": "Food and beverage service activities", "group": "562", "group_label": "Event catering and other food service activities", "class": "5629", "class_label": "Other food service activities", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "canteen contractor", "industrial catering", "institutional catering", "canteen services", "food service contractor" ], "plain_english": "Running canteens/food services for factories, offices, hospitals or schools on contract.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of food-service contracting and operation of canteens and institutional catering.", "related": [ "56210", "56292" ] }, { "code": "56302", "desc": "Tea/coffee shops", "section": "I", "section_label": "Accommodation and Food service activities", "division": "56", "division_label": "Food and beverage service activities", "group": "563", "group_label": "Beverage serving activities", "class": "5630", "class_label": "Beverage serving activities", "type": "hospitality", "aliases": [ "cafe", "coffee shop", "tea shop", "cafeteria", "coffee house", "chai outlet", "bakery cafe" ], "plain_english": "Tea/coffee shops.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of cafes, coffee shops, tea outlets and allied beverage and snack services.", "related": [ "56101", "56102", "10750" ] }, { "code": "58131", "desc": "Publishing of newspapers", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "58", "division_label": "Publishing activities", "group": "581", "group_label": "Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities", "class": "5813", "class_label": "Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "newspaper publishing", "print media", "news publishing", "periodicals", "magazine publishing" ], "plain_english": "Publishing of newspapers / periodicals — print media.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of publishing newspapers, periodicals and journals, subject to applicable law.", "related": [ "58132", "63910" ], "fdi_note": "Print media / publication of newspapers is subject to sectoral FDI caps and Ministry approval; effectively closed to a foreign-funded LLP." }, { "code": "58202", "desc": "Publishing of operating business and other applications", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "58", "division_label": "Publishing activities", "group": "582", "group_label": "Software publishing", "class": "5820", "class_label": "Software publishing", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "packaged software", "software product", "saas product", "software licensing", "software publishing", "licensed software" ], "plain_english": "Publishing and licensing your own software product (incl. SaaS sold as a licence). Bespoke client development is 62011.", "sample_object_clause": "To develop, publish, license and commercialise proprietary software products and software-as-a-service applications.", "related": [ "62011", "58203" ] }, { "code": "58203", "desc": "Publishing of computer games for all platforms", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "58", "division_label": "Publishing activities", "group": "582", "group_label": "Software publishing", "class": "5820", "class_label": "Software publishing", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "game development", "video game", "gaming studio", "mobile game" ], "plain_english": "Developing and publishing computer/mobile games.", "sample_object_clause": "To design, develop, publish and distribute computer and mobile games for all platforms.", "related": [ "58202", "62011" ] }, { "code": "59111", "desc": "Production of motion picture", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "59", "division_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound reco…", "group": "591", "group_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme activities", "class": "5911", "class_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme production activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "film production", "movie production", "ad film production", "production house", "content production", "video production house", "ott content" ], "plain_english": "Producing motion pictures / films. Corporate and social video is 59112; TV commercials are 59113.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of production of motion pictures, films, web series and audio-visual content.", "related": [ "59112", "59113", "90001" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "59112", "desc": "Video production", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "59", "division_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound reco…", "group": "591", "group_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme activities", "class": "5911", "class_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme production activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "video production", "corporate video", "youtube production", "reels production", "video content", "videography company" ], "plain_english": "Producing video content (corporate, digital, social).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of video production and audio-visual content creation for digital and broadcast media.", "related": [ "59111", "74201" ] }, { "code": "59201", "desc": "Activities of sound recording in studio or elsewhere", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "59", "division_label": "Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound reco…", "group": "592", "group_label": "Sound recording and music publishing activities", "class": "5920", "class_label": "Sound recording and music publishing activitiest", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "sound recording", "recording studio", "music production", "audio production", "podcast production" ], "plain_english": "Sound-recording and music-production activities.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of sound recording, music production and audio post-production.", "related": [ "59202", "90001" ] }, { "code": "62011", "desc": "Writing , modifying, testing of computer program to meet the needs of a particular client excluding web-page designing", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "62", "division_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "group": "620", "group_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "class": "6201", "class_label": "Computer programming activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "software development", "custom software", "software company", "coding", "programming", "app development", "mobile app development", "web application development", "saas development", "software developer", "product engineering", "software services", "it company" ], "plain_english": "Custom software, web and mobile application development built for a client. Does NOT cover selling packaged/licensed software products (58202) or pure website design (62012).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of designing, developing, testing, customising, implementing and maintaining computer software, web and mobile applications and related information technology solutions.", "related": [ "62012", "62013", "62020", "62099", "58202" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "62012", "desc": "Web-page designing", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "62", "division_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "group": "620", "group_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "class": "6201", "class_label": "Computer programming activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "web design", "website design", "web development", "ui ux design", "frontend development", "web designer" ], "plain_english": "Designing and building websites. Application/back-end development is 62011.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of website design, development and related digital design services.", "related": [ "62011", "63112", "74103" ] }, { "code": "62013", "desc": "Providing software support and maintenance to the clients", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "62", "division_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "group": "620", "group_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "class": "6201", "class_label": "Computer programming activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "software support", "software maintenance", "amc software", "application support", "software support services" ], "plain_english": "Ongoing support and maintenance for software already delivered.", "sample_object_clause": "To provide software support, maintenance and annual maintenance services to clients.", "related": [ "62011", "62020" ] }, { "code": "62020", "desc": "Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "62", "division_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "group": "620", "group_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "class": "6202", "class_label": "Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "it consulting", "it consultancy", "system integration", "it infrastructure", "managed it services", "network management", "it advisory", "erp implementation", "cloud consulting" ], "plain_english": "Advising on and managing IT systems, infrastructure and facilities. Writing the software itself is 62011.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of information technology consultancy, systems integration, IT infrastructure management and computer facilities management services.", "related": [ "62011", "62099", "63111" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "62099", "desc": "Other information technology and computer service activities n.e.c", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "62", "division_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "group": "620", "group_label": "Computer programming, consultancy and related activities", "class": "6209", "class_label": "Other information technology and computer service activities", "type": "technology-media", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "it enabled services", "ites", "other it services", "tech services", "it solutions" ], "plain_english": "IT and computer services that do not fit a more specific 6201/6202 code. Prefer the specific code where one fits.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of information technology and computer-related services of every description.", "related": [ "62011", "62020" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "63111", "desc": "Data processing activities including report writing", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "63", "division_label": "Information service activities", "group": "631", "group_label": "Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals", "class": "6311", "class_label": "Data processing, hosting and related activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "data processing", "data centre", "data center", "cloud infrastructure", "hosting infrastructure", "managed hosting" ], "plain_english": "Running data-processing and hosting infrastructure for clients.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of data processing, hosting, cloud infrastructure and related activities.", "related": [ "63112", "62020" ] }, { "code": "63112", "desc": "Web hosting activities", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "63", "division_label": "Information service activities", "group": "631", "group_label": "Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals", "class": "6311", "class_label": "Data processing, hosting and related activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "web hosting", "domain hosting", "shared hosting", "vps hosting", "server hosting" ], "plain_english": "Providing web/server hosting to clients.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of web hosting and server hosting services.", "related": [ "63111", "62012" ] }, { "code": "63122", "desc": "Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "63", "division_label": "Information service activities", "group": "631", "group_label": "Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals", "class": "6312", "class_label": "Web portals", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "web portal", "online marketplace", "marketplace platform", "aggregator", "listing platform", "classifieds", "content website", "media website", "online platform" ], "plain_english": "Operating a website/portal that aggregates content or connects buyers and sellers without owning the inventory. Selling your own stock online is 47912.", "sample_object_clause": "To own, operate and manage internet portals, online platforms and marketplaces that aggregate content, listings or third-party goods and services.", "related": [ "47912", "62012", "73100" ] }, { "code": "63910", "desc": "News agency activities", "section": "J", "section_label": "Information and communication", "division": "63", "division_label": "Information service activities", "group": "639", "group_label": "Other information service activities", "class": "6391", "class_label": "News agency activities", "type": "technology-media", "aliases": [ "news agency", "news portal", "digital news", "news website" ], "plain_english": "News agency / news-gathering activities.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of a news agency and digital news publishing.", "related": [ "58132", "63122" ], "fdi_note": "Digital / print news media has sectoral FDI caps; a foreign-funded LLP generally cannot undertake this." }, { "code": "64191", "desc": "Monetary intermediation of commercial banks, saving banks. postal savings bank and discount houses", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "64", "division_label": "Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding", "group": "641", "group_label": "Monetary intermediation", "class": "6419", "class_label": "Other monetary intermediation", "type": "financial", "aliases": [ "bank", "banking", "commercial bank", "deposit taking" ], "plain_english": "Commercial banking. An LLP cannot carry on banking business.", "sample_object_clause": "", "related": [ "64200", "64920" ], "llp_barred_note": "Banking is reserved for companies licensed by the RBI under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. An LLP cannot be incorporated to carry on banking business." }, { "code": "64920", "desc": "Other credit granting", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "64", "division_label": "Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding", "group": "649", "group_label": "Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension fund…", "class": "6492", "class_label": "Other credit granting", "type": "financial", "aliases": [ "nbfc", "lending", "loan company", "finance company", "micro finance", "asset finance", "loan against property", "gold loan" ], "plain_english": "Credit-granting / lending as a business. RBI registers only companies as NBFCs.", "sample_object_clause": "", "related": [ "64990", "64200" ], "llp_barred_note": "Lending / asset-finance as a principal business is NBFC activity. The RBI Act, 1934 registers only companies as NBFCs — an LLP cannot be an NBFC. An LLP may still deploy its own funds, not carry on lending as a business." }, { "code": "64990", "desc": "Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "64", "division_label": "Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding", "group": "649", "group_label": "Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension fund…", "class": "6499", "class_label": "Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension fund…", "type": "financial", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "investment company", "financial services", "chit fund", "money lending", "financial activity", "investment as business" ], "plain_english": "Other financial services. Most forms of financing/investment \"as a business\" are reserved for companies; chit funds need State chit-registrar sanction.", "sample_object_clause": "", "related": [ "64920", "66190" ], "llp_barred_note": "Financing/investment as a principal business generally requires a company and RBI registration. Chit-fund business needs sanction under the Chit Funds Act, 1982. Prize chits and money-circulation schemes are banned for everyone." }, { "code": "65110", "desc": "Life insurance", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "65", "division_label": "Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social…", "group": "651", "group_label": "Insurance", "class": "6511", "class_label": "Life insurance", "type": "financial", "aliases": [ "insurance", "life insurance", "insurer", "assurance", "insurance company" ], "plain_english": "Carrying on insurance business. An LLP cannot do this.", "sample_object_clause": "", "related": [ "66220", "65120" ], "llp_barred_note": "Insurance business requires an Indian insurance company (a public company) registered with IRDAI under the Insurance Act, 1938. An LLP cannot carry on insurance business. Acting as an insurance agent/broker (66220) is a separate, licensed activity." }, { "code": "66120", "desc": "Security and commodity contracts brokerage", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "66", "division_label": "Other financial activities", "group": "661", "group_label": "Activities auxiliary to financial service activities, except insuranc…", "class": "6612", "class_label": "Security and commodity contracts brokerage", "type": "financial", "aliases": [ "stock broking", "share broking", "commodity broking", "trading member", "sub-broker", "securities brokerage" ], "plain_english": "Securities / commodity broking. Needs SEBI registration; the name/activity will trigger a request for SEBI in-principle approval at FiLLiP.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of broking and dealing in securities and commodities, subject to registration with SEBI and the relevant exchange.", "related": [ "66190" ], "regulator_note": "Requires SEBI and stock-exchange registration; attach the SEBI in-principle approval to FiLLiP." }, { "code": "66190", "desc": "Activities auxiliary to financial service activities n.e.c.", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "66", "division_label": "Other financial activities", "group": "661", "group_label": "Activities auxiliary to financial service activities, except insuranc…", "class": "6619", "class_label": "Activities auxiliary to financial service activities n.e.c", "type": "financial", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "investment advisory", "ria", "registered investment adviser", "financial advisory", "research analyst", "wealth advisory", "financial planning", "activities auxiliary to finance" ], "plain_english": "Activities auxiliary to financial services — this is the common pick for a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser / Research Analyst. Broking is 66120; fund management is 66309.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of investment advisory, financial planning and research services, subject to registration with SEBI.", "related": [ "66120", "66309", "70200" ], "regulator_note": "Investment advice as a business requires SEBI registration as an Investment Adviser / Research Analyst; attach the approval to FiLLiP." }, { "code": "66309", "desc": "Management of other investment funds", "section": "K", "section_label": "Financial and insurance activities", "division": "66", "division_label": "Other financial activities", "group": "663", "group_label": "Fund management activities", "class": "6630", "class_label": "Fund management activities", "type": "financial", "aliases": [ "fund management", "aif", "alternative investment fund", "pms", "portfolio management", "asset management", "investment management", "venture fund management" ], "plain_english": "Management of investment funds (AIF / PMS-type). Mutual-fund management is 66301; advisory is 66190.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of management of investment funds and alternative investment funds, subject to registration with SEBI.", "related": [ "66301", "66190", "66120" ], "regulator_note": "Requires SEBI registration under the AIF / Portfolio Managers / Mutual Fund regulations; attach the SEBI approval to FiLLiP." }, { "code": "68100", "desc": "Real estate activities with own or leased property", "section": "L", "section_label": "Real estate activities", "division": "68", "division_label": "Real estate activities", "group": "681", "group_label": "Real estate activities with own or leased property", "class": "6810", "class_label": "Real estate activities with own or leased property", "type": "real-estate", "aliases": [ "real estate", "property leasing", "property rental", "owning and renting property", "real estate holding", "lease of property", "commercial property", "property investment", "real estate development" ], "plain_english": "Buying, selling, renting and operating your own or leased real estate. Broking on commission is 68200; building for sale is often 41001.", "sample_object_clause": "To acquire, hold, develop, construct, lease, sell, let out and otherwise deal in land, buildings, plots and real estate of every description on the LLP’s own account.", "related": [ "68200", "41001" ], "fdi_note": "\"Real estate business\" (dealing in land / earning rent) is not open to FDI; a foreign-funded LLP can only do FDI-permitted construction-development of townships/housing.", "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "68200", "desc": "Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis", "section": "L", "section_label": "Real estate activities", "division": "68", "division_label": "Real estate activities", "group": "682", "group_label": "Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis", "class": "6820", "class_label": "Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis", "type": "real-estate", "aliases": [ "real estate broker", "property agent", "property dealer", "realtor", "property consultant", "property management", "brokerage", "estate agent", "property advisory" ], "plain_english": "Real-estate activities on a fee or commission basis — agents, brokers, property managers.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of real-estate agency, brokerage, property management and advisory services on a fee or commission basis.", "related": [ "68100", "70200" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "69100", "desc": "Legal activities", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "69", "division_label": "Legal and accounting activities", "group": "691", "group_label": "Legal activities", "class": "6910", "class_label": "Legal activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "legal services", "law firm", "advocates", "legal consultancy", "litigation", "legal advisory", "llp of advocates" ], "plain_english": "Legal activities. A firm of advocates needs Bar Council approval; an LLP cannot practise law as advocates unless permitted by the Advocates Act / Bar Council rules.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the practice of law and to provide legal advisory, documentation and allied services, subject to the Advocates Act, 1961 and Bar Council of India rules.", "related": [ "69202", "74909" ], "regulator_note": "Names/activities using \"advocate\", \"law\", \"legal\" need Bar Council of India / State Bar Council approval attached to FiLLiP." }, { "code": "69201", "desc": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "69", "division_label": "Legal and accounting activities", "group": "692", "group_label": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy", "class": "6920", "class_label": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "accounting firm", "bookkeeping", "audit firm", "chartered accountants", "accounting services", "ca firm" ], "plain_english": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing. A firm holding out as \"Chartered Accountants\" needs ICAI approval.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of accounting, bookkeeping, audit support and allied financial record-keeping services, subject to the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.", "related": [ "69202", "70200" ], "regulator_note": "Names using \"Chartered Accountant(s)\" / \"CA\" need Institute of Chartered Accountants of India approval; \"Company Secretary\" needs ICSI; \"Cost Accountant\" needs ICMAI.", "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "69202", "desc": "Tax consultancy", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "69", "division_label": "Legal and accounting activities", "group": "692", "group_label": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy", "class": "6920", "class_label": "Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "tax consultancy", "tax advisory", "gst consultant", "income tax consultant", "tax filing", "tax practitioner" ], "plain_english": "Tax consultancy and compliance services.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of taxation advisory, return preparation, representation and allied compliance services.", "related": [ "69201", "70200" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "70100", "desc": "Activities of head offices", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "70", "division_label": "Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities", "group": "701", "group_label": "Activities of head offices", "class": "7010", "class_label": "Activities of head offices", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "head office", "holding company operations", "group head office", "corporate office" ], "plain_english": "Head-office / group management activities for other units of the same enterprise.", "sample_object_clause": "To act as the head office of and to manage, supervise and control the affairs of the group.", "related": [ "64200", "70200" ] }, { "code": "70200", "desc": "Management consultancy activities", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "70", "division_label": "Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities", "group": "702", "group_label": "Management consultancy activities", "class": "7020", "class_label": "Management consultancy activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "management consultancy", "management consultant", "business consulting", "strategy consulting", "business advisory", "operations consulting", "process consulting", "turnaround advisory" ], "plain_english": "Advising other businesses on strategy, operations, finance and organisation. Technical/engineering advice is 71100; IT advice is 62020; a generic \"consultancy\" NIC (74909) is a common resubmission trigger.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of providing management, business, strategic, financial, human-resource and operational consultancy and advisory services.", "related": [ "70100", "71100", "62020", "73100" ] }, { "code": "71100", "desc": "Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "71", "division_label": "Architecture and engineering activities; technical testing and analys…", "group": "711", "group_label": "Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consul…", "class": "7110", "class_label": "Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consul…", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "architecture", "architect", "engineering consultancy", "structural design", "mep consultancy", "project management consultancy", "civil engineering consultancy", "design consultancy", "surveying" ], "plain_english": "Architectural and engineering design and technical consultancy. Use of the word \"architect\" needs Council of Architecture approval.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of architectural and engineering design, technical consultancy, project management and allied technical services.", "related": [ "71200", "74102", "43309" ], "regulator_note": "If the name or activity uses \"architect\" / \"architecture\", attach the Council of Architecture approval to FiLLiP." }, { "code": "71200", "desc": "Technical testing and analysis", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "71", "division_label": "Architecture and engineering activities; technical testing and analys…", "group": "712", "group_label": "Technical testing and analysis", "class": "7120", "class_label": "Technical testing and analysis", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "testing laboratory", "quality testing", "material testing", "calibration", "inspection services", "ndt", "lab testing" ], "plain_english": "Technical testing, analysis and certification of materials and products.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of technical testing, analysis, inspection and calibration services.", "related": [ "71100" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "73100", "desc": "Advertising", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "73", "division_label": "Advertising and market research", "group": "731", "group_label": "Advertising", "class": "7310", "class_label": "Advertising", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "advertising agency", "ad agency", "digital marketing", "digital marketing agency", "marketing agency", "social media marketing", "seo agency", "ppc", "performance marketing", "branding agency", "creative agency", "media buying", "pr agency", "public relations" ], "plain_english": "Creating and placing advertising and running marketing, social-media and PR campaigns for clients. If you also build client websites add 62012; market research is 73200.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of advertising, digital and social media marketing, branding, media planning and buying, public relations and related creative and communication services.", "related": [ "73200", "70200", "62012", "74103" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "73200", "desc": "Market research and public opinion polling", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "73", "division_label": "Advertising and market research", "group": "732", "group_label": "Market research and public opinion polling", "class": "7320", "class_label": "Market research and public opinion polling", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "market research", "consumer research", "opinion polling", "survey company", "brand research" ], "plain_english": "Market research and public-opinion polling.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of market research, consumer insight and public-opinion polling services.", "related": [ "73100", "70200" ] }, { "code": "74101", "desc": "Fashion design related to textiles, wearing apparel, shoes, jewelry, furniture and other fashion goods as well as other personal or household goods", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "741", "group_label": "Specialized design activities", "class": "7410", "class_label": "Specialized design activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "fashion design", "apparel design", "footwear design", "jewellery design", "textile design" ], "plain_english": "Fashion and product design for apparel, footwear, jewellery and household goods.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of fashion and product design services.", "related": [ "74102", "14101" ] }, { "code": "74102", "desc": "Activities of interior decorators", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "741", "group_label": "Specialized design activities", "class": "7410", "class_label": "Specialized design activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "interior design", "interior designer", "interior decoration", "turnkey interiors", "space design" ], "plain_english": "Interior design and decoration (concept and drawings). Physical fit-out / civil work is 43309.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of interior design, decoration and space-planning services.", "related": [ "74101", "43309", "71100" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "74103", "desc": "Services of graphic designers", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "741", "group_label": "Specialized design activities", "class": "7410", "class_label": "Specialized design activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "graphic design", "branding design", "logo design", "creative design", "packaging design", "visual design" ], "plain_english": "Graphic and visual design services.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of graphic design, branding and visual communication services.", "related": [ "73100", "62012" ] }, { "code": "74201", "desc": "Commercial and consumer photograph production", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "742", "group_label": "Photographic activities", "class": "7420", "class_label": "Photographic activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "photography", "photo studio", "commercial photography", "product photography", "event photography", "wedding photography" ], "plain_english": "Commercial and consumer photography.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of commercial, consumer and event photography and related services.", "related": [ "74202", "59112" ] }, { "code": "74904", "desc": "Security consulting", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "749", "group_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c", "class": "7490", "class_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "security consulting", "risk consulting", "security advisory" ], "plain_english": "Advising on security and risk (not providing guards — that is 80100).", "sample_object_clause": "To provide security and risk-management consultancy services.", "related": [ "80100", "74909" ] }, { "code": "74909", "desc": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.", "section": "M", "section_label": "Professional, scientific and technical activities", "division": "74", "division_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities", "group": "749", "group_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c", "class": "7490", "class_label": "Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c", "type": "service", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "consultancy", "consulting", "professional services", "advisory", "other professional services", "business services" ], "plain_english": "A catch-all \"other professional / technical services\" code. Registrars often reject it as too vague — use 70200 (management), 62020 (IT), 71100 (engineering) or 69202 (tax) if one fits.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of providing professional, scientific and technical services not elsewhere classified.", "related": [ "70200", "71100", "62020", "69202" ], "seen_on_real_filing": true }, { "code": "77100", "desc": "Renting and leasing of motor vehicles", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "77", "division_label": "Rental and leasing activities", "group": "771", "group_label": "Renting and leasing of motor vehicles", "class": "7710", "class_label": "Renting and leasing of motor vehicles", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "car rental", "self drive rental", "vehicle leasing", "equipment rental", "fleet leasing", "rent a car" ], "plain_english": "Renting and leasing of motor vehicles without a driver. With driver it is 49223.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of renting and leasing of motor vehicles and equipment without operators.", "related": [ "49223" ] }, { "code": "78100", "desc": "Activities of employment placement agencies", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "78", "division_label": "Employment activities", "group": "781", "group_label": "Activities of employment placement agencies", "class": "7810", "class_label": "Activities of employment placement agencies", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "recruitment", "recruitment agency", "placement agency", "staffing", "manpower recruitment", "hr services", "headhunting", "executive search" ], "plain_english": "Finding and placing candidates in jobs with employers.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of recruitment, executive search, employment placement and allied human-resource services.", "related": [ "78200", "78300", "70200" ] }, { "code": "78200", "desc": "Temporary employment agency activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "78", "division_label": "Employment activities", "group": "782", "group_label": "Temporary employment agency activities", "class": "7820", "class_label": "Temporary employment agency activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "staffing company", "contract staffing", "temp staffing", "manpower supply", "payroll outsourcing", "labour supply" ], "plain_english": "Supplying your own employees to work at a client site on a temporary/contract basis.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of temporary staffing, contract staffing and supply of manpower to client establishments.", "related": [ "78100", "78300" ] }, { "code": "79110", "desc": "Travel agency activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "79", "division_label": "Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service activities", "group": "791", "group_label": "Travel agency and tour operator activities", "class": "7911", "class_label": "Travel agency activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "travel agency", "travel agent", "ticketing", "air ticketing", "visa services", "travel booking" ], "plain_english": "Travel agency activities — ticketing, bookings, visa assistance. Packaging and operating tours is 79120.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of a travel agency including ticketing, reservations, visa assistance and allied travel services.", "related": [ "79120", "79900" ] }, { "code": "79120", "desc": "Tour operator activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "79", "division_label": "Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service activities", "group": "791", "group_label": "Travel agency and tour operator activities", "class": "7912", "class_label": "Tour operator activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "tour operator", "tour package", "holiday packages", "dmc", "destination management", "tours and travels", "tour company" ], "plain_english": "Tour operator activities — assembling and operating tour packages.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of a tour operator including designing, marketing and operating travel and holiday packages.", "related": [ "79110", "55101" ] }, { "code": "80100", "desc": "Private security activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "80", "division_label": "Security and investigation activities", "group": "801", "group_label": "Private security activities", "class": "8010", "class_label": "Private security activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "security agency", "security guards", "manned guarding", "bouncers", "security services", "private security" ], "plain_english": "Private security (supplying guards). Advising on security is 74904.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of providing private security personnel and manned guarding services.", "related": [ "80200", "74904" ], "regulator_note": "Requires a licence under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (PSARA) from the State controlling authority." }, { "code": "81100", "desc": "Combined facilities support activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "81", "division_label": "Services to buildings and landscape activities", "group": "811", "group_label": "Combined facilities support activities", "class": "8110", "class_label": "Combined facilities support activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "facility management", "facilities management", "housekeeping services", "building maintenance", "integrated facility management", "soft services" ], "plain_english": "Combined support activities for facilities (housekeeping + maintenance + security coordination).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of integrated facility management, housekeeping, upkeep and building support services.", "related": [ "81210", "80100" ] }, { "code": "81210", "desc": "General cleaning of buildings", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "81", "division_label": "Services to buildings and landscape activities", "group": "812", "group_label": "Cleaning activities", "class": "8121", "class_label": "General cleaning of buildings", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "housekeeping", "cleaning services", "janitorial", "deep cleaning", "sanitation services", "pest control" ], "plain_english": "General cleaning of buildings.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of cleaning, housekeeping and janitorial services for buildings and premises.", "related": [ "81100", "81291" ] }, { "code": "82110", "desc": "Combined office administrative service activities", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "82", "division_label": "Office administrative, office support and other business support acti…", "group": "821", "group_label": "Office administrative and support activities", "class": "8211", "class_label": "Combined office administrative service activities", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "office administration", "virtual office", "office management services", "administrative services" ], "plain_english": "Combined day-to-day office administrative services for clients.", "sample_object_clause": "To provide combined office administrative and secretarial support services.", "related": [ "82990" ] }, { "code": "82200", "desc": "Activities of call centres", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "82", "division_label": "Office administrative, office support and other business support acti…", "group": "822", "group_label": "Activities of call centres", "class": "8220", "class_label": "Activities of call centres", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "call centre", "bpo", "customer support", "contact centre", "tele-calling", "inbound outbound calling" ], "plain_english": "Operating a call/contact centre on behalf of clients.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of call-centre and customer-contact-centre operations.", "related": [ "82990", "62099" ] }, { "code": "82300", "desc": "Organization of conventions and trade shows", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "82", "division_label": "Office administrative, office support and other business support acti…", "group": "823", "group_label": "Organization of conventions and trade shows", "class": "8230", "class_label": "Organization of conventions and trade shows", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "trade show", "exhibition organiser", "conference organiser", "convention", "expo", "mice" ], "plain_english": "Organising conventions, exhibitions and trade shows.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of organising conventions, exhibitions, conferences and trade shows.", "related": [ "90001", "82990" ] }, { "code": "82990", "desc": "Other business support service activities n.e.c.", "section": "N", "section_label": "Administrative and support service activities", "division": "82", "division_label": "Office administrative, office support and other business support acti…", "group": "829", "group_label": "Business support service activities n.e.c", "class": "8299", "class_label": "Other business support service activities n.e.c", "type": "service", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "back office", "business support services", "outsourcing", "kpo", "data management", "other business support" ], "plain_english": "Business support services (back-office, KPO, document management) that do not fit a more specific code.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of back-office, business-process and other business support services.", "related": [ "82200", "82110", "69201" ] }, { "code": "85221", "desc": "Technical and vocational education below the level of higher education except for handicapped", "section": "P", "section_label": "Education", "division": "85", "division_label": "Education", "group": "852", "group_label": "Secondary education", "class": "8522", "class_label": "Technical and vocational secondary education", "type": "education", "aliases": [ "vocational training", "skill development", "skilling", "industrial training institute", "iti", "technical training", "upskilling" ], "plain_english": "Technical and vocational education below higher-education level.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of vocational, technical and skill-development training.", "related": [ "85499", "85491" ] }, { "code": "85491", "desc": "Academic tutoring services", "section": "P", "section_label": "Education", "division": "85", "division_label": "Education", "group": "854", "group_label": "Other education", "class": "8549", "class_label": "Other education n.e.c", "type": "education", "aliases": [ "coaching classes", "tuition classes", "tutoring", "coaching centre", "tutorial", "exam coaching", "test prep", "academic coaching", "edtech tutoring" ], "plain_english": "Academic tutoring / coaching services. Note the NIC label is \"Academic tutoring services\" (not 85500, which is \"educational support services\"). Professional exam review is 85492; skill/vocational training is 85221.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of academic coaching, tutoring, test preparation and supplementary education services.", "related": [ "85492", "85221", "85500" ] }, { "code": "85499", "desc": "Other educational services n.e.c.", "section": "P", "section_label": "Education", "division": "85", "division_label": "Education", "group": "854", "group_label": "Other education", "class": "8549", "class_label": "Other education n.e.c", "type": "education", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "training institute", "professional training", "soft skills training", "corporate training", "other education" ], "plain_english": "Other educational services not elsewhere classified.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of professional, corporate and other training and educational services not elsewhere classified.", "related": [ "85491", "85221" ] }, { "code": "85500", "desc": "Educational support services", "section": "P", "section_label": "Education", "division": "85", "division_label": "Education", "group": "855", "group_label": "Educational support services", "class": "8550", "class_label": "Educational support services", "type": "education", "aliases": [ "educational support", "educational consultancy", "education services", "student counselling", "admission consultancy", "overseas education consultancy" ], "plain_english": "Educational support services (guidance, counselling, testing services) — NOT classroom teaching or coaching (85491).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of educational support, guidance, counselling and consultancy services.", "related": [ "85491", "85499" ] }, { "code": "86201", "desc": "Medical practice activities", "section": "Q", "section_label": "Human health and social work activities", "division": "86", "division_label": "Human health activities", "group": "862", "group_label": "Medical and dental practice activities", "class": "8620", "class_label": "Medical and dental practice activities", "type": "healthcare", "aliases": [ "clinic", "doctor clinic", "polyclinic", "opd clinic", "medical practice", "day care clinic", "consultation clinic" ], "plain_english": "Medical practice activities (clinic / OPD). A hospital with beds is 86100; diagnostics is 86905.", "sample_object_clause": "To establish and run medical clinics and to provide out-patient medical consultation and treatment services.", "related": [ "86100", "86905", "86909" ], "regulator_note": "Subject to the Clinical Establishments Act / State rules; professional services must be rendered by registered medical practitioners." }, { "code": "86905", "desc": "Activities of independent diagnostic/pathological laboratories", "section": "Q", "section_label": "Human health and social work activities", "division": "86", "division_label": "Human health activities", "group": "869", "group_label": "Other human health activities", "class": "8690", "class_label": "Other human health activities", "type": "healthcare", "aliases": [ "diagnostic centre", "pathology lab", "pathlab", "diagnostic laboratory", "imaging centre", "radiology", "blood test lab" ], "plain_english": "Independent diagnostic / pathological laboratory activities.", "sample_object_clause": "To establish and run diagnostic, pathological and imaging laboratories and to provide allied diagnostic services.", "related": [ "86201", "86100", "71200" ], "regulator_note": "Subject to the Clinical Establishments Act and, for imaging, the PC-PNDT Act / AERB where applicable." }, { "code": "86909", "desc": "Other human health activities n.e.c. (including independent ambulance activities)", "section": "Q", "section_label": "Human health and social work activities", "division": "86", "division_label": "Human health activities", "group": "869", "group_label": "Other human health activities", "class": "8690", "class_label": "Other human health activities", "type": "healthcare", "nec": true, "aliases": [ "physiotherapy", "wellness clinic", "home healthcare", "nursing services", "rehabilitation centre", "ambulance services", "para-medical" ], "plain_english": "Other human-health activities (physiotherapy, nursing, home care, ambulance).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of physiotherapy, nursing, home-healthcare, rehabilitation and allied para-medical services.", "related": [ "86201", "86904" ] }, { "code": "90001", "desc": "Stage production and related activities", "section": "R", "section_label": "Arts, entertainment and recreation", "division": "90", "division_label": "Creative, arts and entertainment activities", "group": "900", "group_label": "Creative, arts and entertainment activities", "class": "9000", "class_label": "Dramatic arts, music and other arts activities", "type": "recreation", "aliases": [ "event management", "event company", "stage production", "live events", "concerts", "wedding events", "artist management" ], "plain_english": "Producing and staging live events, shows and performances. Organising trade shows / conventions is 82300.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of event management, stage production, live entertainment and related creative production services.", "related": [ "82300", "59111", "56210" ] }, { "code": "92009", "desc": "Other gambling and betting activities", "section": "R", "section_label": "Arts, entertainment and recreation", "division": "92", "division_label": "Gambling and betting activities", "group": "920", "group_label": "Gambling and betting activities", "class": "9200", "class_label": "Gambling and betting activities", "type": "recreation", "aliases": [ "gambling", "betting", "online gaming real money", "casino", "lottery", "gaming" ], "plain_english": "Gambling and betting activities — heavily restricted / prohibited in most States and not open to FDI.", "sample_object_clause": "", "related": [ "92001" ], "llp_barred_note": "Gambling and betting are prohibited or heavily restricted under State laws and are not open to FDI. \"Games of skill\" are a separate, contested area — take specific legal advice." }, { "code": "93110", "desc": "Operation of sports facilities", "section": "R", "section_label": "Arts, entertainment and recreation", "division": "93", "division_label": "Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities", "group": "931", "group_label": "Sports activities", "class": "9311", "class_label": "Operation of sports facilities", "type": "recreation", "aliases": [ "gym", "fitness centre", "health club", "gymnasium", "crossfit box", "sports facility" ], "plain_english": "Operation of sports/fitness facilities (gyms, courts, grounds).", "sample_object_clause": "To establish and operate gymnasiums, fitness centres and sports facilities.", "related": [ "93120", "85410" ] }, { "code": "93190", "desc": "Other sports activities", "section": "R", "section_label": "Arts, entertainment and recreation", "division": "93", "division_label": "Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities", "group": "931", "group_label": "Sports activities", "class": "9319", "class_label": "Other sports activities", "type": "recreation", "aliases": [ "yoga studio", "fitness training", "personal training", "zumba", "pilates studio", "sports coaching", "sports academy", "fitness classes" ], "plain_english": "Other sports activities — fitness training, yoga, coaching and sports academies not tied to operating a facility (that is 93110).", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of fitness training, yoga, sports coaching, academies and allied physical-activity services.", "related": [ "93110", "85410" ] }, { "code": "95111", "desc": "Repair and maintenance of computer and peripheral equipment", "section": "S", "section_label": "Other service activities", "division": "95", "division_label": "Repair of computers and personal and household goods", "group": "951", "group_label": "Repair of computers and communication equipment", "class": "9511", "class_label": "Repair of computers and peripheral equipment", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "computer repair", "laptop repair", "it amc", "hardware repair", "computer maintenance" ], "plain_english": "Repair and maintenance of computers and peripherals.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of repair, maintenance and annual maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment.", "related": [ "62013", "95120" ] }, { "code": "95210", "desc": "Repair of consumer electronics", "section": "S", "section_label": "Other service activities", "division": "95", "division_label": "Repair of computers and personal and household goods", "group": "952", "group_label": "Repair of personal and household goods", "class": "9521", "class_label": "Repair of consumer electronics", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "electronics repair", "tv repair", "appliance repair", "consumer electronics service" ], "plain_english": "Repair of consumer electronics.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of repair and servicing of consumer electronics and electronic goods.", "related": [ "95221", "95120" ] }, { "code": "96010", "desc": "Washing and (dry-) cleaning of textile and fur products", "section": "S", "section_label": "Other service activities", "division": "96", "division_label": "Other personal service activities", "group": "960", "group_label": "Other personal service activities", "class": "9601", "class_label": "Washing and (dry-) cleaning of textile and fur products", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "laundry", "dry cleaning", "laundromat", "commercial laundry", "linen services" ], "plain_english": "Washing and dry-cleaning of textiles and fur.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of laundry, dry-cleaning, linen and fabric-care services.", "related": [] }, { "code": "96020", "desc": "Hairdressing and other beauty treatment", "section": "S", "section_label": "Other service activities", "division": "96", "division_label": "Other personal service activities", "group": "960", "group_label": "Other personal service activities", "class": "9602", "class_label": "Hairdressing and other beauty treatment", "type": "service", "aliases": [ "salon", "beauty parlour", "spa", "hair salon", "unisex salon", "beauty and wellness", "nail studio", "grooming" ], "plain_english": "Hairdressing and beauty-treatment services.", "sample_object_clause": "To carry on the business of hairdressing, beauty, grooming, spa and personal-care services.", "related": [ "96095" ] } ] }