Key Facts
Class 2823 at a Glance
Code 2823
Official title Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Class 2823 - Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
NIC Class 2823 covers Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or MSME workflows....
Hierarchy tree
Practical Summary
What Class 2823 Covers
Class 2823 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Used In Practice
Where Class 2823 Is Used
Class 2823 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.
- Udyam and MSME code research
- Company or LLP registration preparation
- Business activity shortlisting before filing
- Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose
How to Narrow Down From Class 2823
Review every child Sub-class under Class 2823. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.
Official note
Class note from the source layer
This class excludes: - manufacture of draw-benches, see 2822 - manufacture of moulding boxes and moulds (except ingot moulds), see 2593 - manufacture of machines for forming foundry moulds, see 2829
In this section
2821
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
2822 Manufacture of metal-forming machinery and machine tools
2823
2824 Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
2825 Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
2826 Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
2829 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
Common Questions About NIC 2823
Which businesses fall under NIC 2823?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of machinery for metallurgy and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined.
Is NIC 2823 a final filing code?
No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.
How do I verify that NIC 2823 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 2821 Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery, 2822 Manufacture of metal-forming machinery and machine tools, 2824 Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 2823?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
NIC 2026 guidance
How to move from Class 2823 to the right Sub-class
NIC 2823 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.