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NIC Class 5821 - Publishing of video games

NIC Class 5821 covers Publishing of video games. 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. It currently...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Class 5821 Covers

Class 5821 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 5821 Is Used

Class 5821 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 5821

Review every child Sub-class under Class 5821. 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: - reproduction of video game software on physical media, see 1820 - retail sale of non-customised video game software on physical media, see 4740 - application hosting, see 6310 - developing of video game software on behalf of others independent of publishing, see 6211 - operation of online gaming/video game sites, independent of publishing, see 6039 - operation of video game streaming sites for viewing only, see 6020 - operation of gambling sites, see 9200

Common Questions About NIC 5821

Which businesses fall under NIC 5821?

Start here when the business belongs to publishing of video games and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined.

Is NIC 5821 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 5821 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 5829 Other software publishing, 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 5821?

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 5821 to the right Sub-class

NIC 5821 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.