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NIC 011601 - Growing of cotton

NIC 011601 classifies growing of cotton as a final six-digit cultivation or farm activity under Section A and Division 01. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.

Level Sub-class
Depth 5/5
Children 0
Last verified 2026-04-21

Source Verification for 011601

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NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 011601

NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.

NIC 2008 01161 high

Growing of cotton

NIC 2008 01162 high

Growing of jute

NIC 2008 01169 medium

Growing of other fibre crops

Practical Summary

What Growing of cotton Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 011601 is the final six-digit endpoint for Growing of cotton. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary cultivation or farm activity matches this title more closely than 011602 Growing of jute, 011699 Growing of other fibre crops n.e.c..

How To Choose

When to Choose 011601 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 011601 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Growing of cotton. If the activity also includes 011602 Growing of jute, 011699 Growing of other fibre crops n.e.c., compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 011601

Does NIC 011601 cover farm-gate production or later trading?

Agriculture Sub-classes normally classify the growing, rearing, forestry or fishery activity itself. Wholesale, retail, storage, processing or export of the same output should be checked under trade, logistics or manufacturing Divisions.

How do I choose between NIC 011601 and nearby crop or animal codes?

Compare the dominant revenue activity with 011602 Growing of jute, 011699 Growing of other fibre crops n.e.c.. Use the code for the crop, animal, forestry or fishery activity that contributes the largest share of business income.

How do I verify that NIC 011601 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 011602 Growing of jute, 011699 Growing of other fibre crops n.e.c., 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 011601?

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 011601

NIC 011601 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.