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NIC Division 18 - Printing and reproduction of recorded media

NIC Division 18 covers Printing and reproduction of recorded media. 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...

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Children 2
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 18 Covers in Practice

Division 18 splits printing and reproduction of recorded media into operational Groups such as 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 18 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 18 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to printing and reproduction of recorded media 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 18

Pick Division 18 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
← 17 19 →

Common Questions About NIC 18

Which businesses fall under NIC 18?

Start here when the business belongs to printing and reproduction of recorded media and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined.

Is NIC 18 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 18 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 18?

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 18

Commercial printing, newspaper printing, screen printing, bookbinding and the reproduction of music, video or software media are classified under Division 18. If your business takes existing content and reproduces it in physical form, this is the Division to use.

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.