Key Facts
011101 at a Glance
Code 011101
Official title Growing of wheat
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 011101 - Growing of wheat
NIC 011101 is the six-digit code for wheat cultivation under NIC 2025. It covers wheat-growing operations from sowing to harvest and is used when cultivation is the primary business activity.
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Sub-class 011102
Growing of Bajra and Jowar and other millets
Sub-class 011103 Growing of other cereals (except rice) including pseudo-cereals
Sub-class 011104 Growing of gram
Sub-class 011105 Growing of pulses (dal) and other leguminous crops such as peas and beans, not used as oilseeds
Sub-class 011106 Growing of Rapeseed and Mustard
Sub-class 011107 Growing of Groundnut
Sub-class 011108 Growing of Soyabean
Sub-class 011199 Growing of other oil seeds
Class 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
Group 011 Growing of non-perennial crops
Division 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
Section A Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Source Verification for 011101
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 5.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (5 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 011101
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-08-21
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Practical Summary
What Growing of wheat Means Under NIC 2025
Wheat is India's second-largest cereal crop after rice, with major cultivation belts running through Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. NIC 011101 captures wheat farming from sowing through harvest, whether irrigated, rain-fed or contract-based.
How To Choose
When to Choose 011101 Over Nearby Codes
Use 011101 only for wheat cultivation. If the enterprise trades wheat, check wholesale or retail trade. If it processes wheat into flour, check food manufacturing. Sibling codes 011102 and 011103 cover non-wheat grain farming.
In this section
011101
011102 Growing of wheat
Growing of Bajra and Jowar and other millets
011103 Growing of other cereals (except rice) including pseudo-cereals
011104 Growing of gram
011105 Growing of pulses (dal) and other leguminous crops such as peas and beans, not used as oilseeds
011106 Growing of Rapeseed and Mustard
011107 Growing of Groundnut
011108 Growing of Soyabean
011199 Growing of other oil seeds
Common Questions About NIC 011101
Does NIC 011101 cover wheat trading or only cultivation?
It covers cultivation only. Wheat trading belongs under wholesale or retail trade, depending on the buyer and sales channel.
Should a mixed farm that grows wheat and rice use 011101?
Use 011101 if wheat is the dominant crop by revenue. If rice dominates, check the rice-growing Sub-class. If the activity is genuinely mixed farming, review the mixed farming group.
How do I verify that NIC 011101 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 011102 Growing of Bajra and Jowar and other millets, 011103 Growing of other cereals (except rice) including pseudo-cereals, 011104 Growing of gram, 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 011101?
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
Before you select NIC 011101
NIC 011101 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.