Key Facts
Division 96 at a Glance
Code 96
Official title Personal service activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section T - Other Service Activities
Division 96 - Personal service activities
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Division 96 - Personal service activities
NIC Division 96 covers Personal service 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 registration...
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Practical Summary
What Division 96 Covers in Practice
Division 96 splits personal service activities into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.
Where Used In Practice
Where Division 96 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings
Division 96 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to personal service 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 96
Pick Division 96 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
Common Questions About NIC 96
Which businesses fall under NIC 96?
Start here when the business belongs to personal service activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more.
Is NIC 96 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 96 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 94 Activities of membership organisations, 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, 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 96?
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 96
Salons, spas, laundry services, funeral services, astrology practices and other personal care or wellness businesses are classified here. Division 96 captures every service delivered directly to individuals for personal, non-medical purposes.
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.