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NIC Division 46 - Wholesale trade

NIC Division 46 covers Wholesale trade. 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 workflows.

Level Division
Depth 2/5
Children 8
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 46 Covers in Practice

Division 46 splits wholesale trade into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 4 more. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 46 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 46 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to wholesale trade 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 46

Pick Division 46 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.

Common Questions About NIC 46

Which businesses fall under NIC 46?

Start here when the business belongs to wholesale trade and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 4 more.

Is NIC 46 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 46 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 47 Retail trade, 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 46?

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 46

Wholesale of agricultural raw materials, food, beverages, textiles, machinery, chemicals, fuels, electronics and other goods is classified here. Division 46 covers businesses that sell goods in bulk to retailers, institutions or other wholesalers, not directly to end consumers.

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.