Key Facts
Division 90 at a Glance
Code 90
Official title Arts creation and performing arts activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section S - Arts, sports and recreation
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Division 90 - Arts creation and performing arts activities
NIC Division 90 covers Arts creation and performing arts activities. 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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Practical Summary
What Division 90 Covers in Practice
Division 90 splits arts creation and performing arts activities 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 90 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings
Division 90 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to arts creation and performing arts activities 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 90
Pick Division 90 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
90
91 Arts creation and performing arts activities
Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities
92 Gambling and betting activities
93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
Common Questions About NIC 90
Which businesses fall under NIC 90?
Start here when the business belongs to arts creation and performing arts activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 90 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 90 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 91 Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities, 92 Gambling and betting activities, 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities, 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 90?
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 90
Theatre companies, dance troupes, music bands, independent artists, writers and other creative professionals are classified here. Division 90 covers the creation and live performance side of the arts, not the distribution or broadcasting side in Divisions 58-60.
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.