Key Facts
Class 6390 at a Glance
Code 6390
Official title Web search portals activities and other information service activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
In
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Class 6390 - Web search portals activities and other information service activities
NIC Class 6390 covers Web search portals activities and other information service activities. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in...
Hierarchy tree
639001
Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format
639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content
639003 Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services
639004 News/Press clipping services
639099 Other web search portal activities and other information service activities n.e.c.
Practical Summary
What Class 6390 Covers
Class 6390 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Used In Practice
Where Class 6390 Is Used
Class 6390 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 6390
Review every child Sub-class under Class 6390. 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: - intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 4790 - intermediation service activities for passenger transportation, see 5232 - intermediation services activities for accommodation, see 5540 - publishing activities, such as newspapers, see division 58 - broadcasting activities, see division 60 - news syndicate and news agency activities, see 6031 - activities of call centres, see 8220
Common Questions About NIC 6390
Which businesses fall under NIC 6390?
Start here when the business belongs to web search portals activities and other information service activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more.
Is NIC 6390 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 6390 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 6390?
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 6390 to the right Sub-class
NIC 6390 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.