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NIC Division 14 - Manufacture of wearing apparel

NIC Division 14 covers Manufacture of wearing apparel. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business registration...

Level Division
Depth 2/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 14 Covers in Practice

Division 14 splits manufacture of wearing apparel into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 14 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 14 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to manufacture of wearing apparel but still needs the correct Group or Class.

  • 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 Pick the Right Group Under Division 14

Pick Division 14 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.

In this section

10
Manufacture of food products
 11
Manufacture of beverages
 12
Manufacture of tobacco products
 13
Manufacture of textiles
14
Manufacture of wearing apparel
15
Manufacture of leather and related products
 16
Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; Manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
 17
Manufacture of paper and paper products
 18
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
 19
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
← 13 15 →

Common Questions About NIC 14

Which businesses fall under NIC 14?

Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of wearing apparel and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.

Is NIC 14 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 14 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 10 Manufacture of food products, 11 Manufacture of beverages, 12 Manufacture of tobacco products, 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 14?

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

Practical guide to NIC Division 14

Once fabric leaves the textile mill, the garment factory takes over. Division 14 classifies the cutting, sewing and assembly of clothing, accessories, fur articles and knitted garments. If your business makes readymade clothes, whether for domestic retail or export, this Division holds the right codes.

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.