Key Facts
012501 at a Glance
Code 012501
Official title Growing of strawberries and other berries
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 012501 - Growing of strawberries and other berries
NIC 012501 classifies growing of strawberries and other berries 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.
Source Verification for 012501
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: 3.
- 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 (3 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 012501
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:
Field Crop and Vegetable Growers, OtherSugarcane CultivatorCotton CultivatorSoybean CultivatorPulses Cultivator
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 6111.9900
Field Crop and Vegetable Growers, Other
PROFESSION 6111.0701 Sugarcane Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0601 Cotton Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0501 Soybean Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0401 Pulses Cultivator
PROFESSION 9211.9900 Farm Hands and Labourers, Other
PROFESSION 9211.0100 Ploughman
PROFESSION 9211.0200 Labourer, Agriculture
Practical Summary
What Growing of strawberries and other berries Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 012501 is the final six-digit endpoint for Growing of strawberries and other berries. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary cultivation or farm activity matches this title more closely than 012502 Growing of edible nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts pistachios, foxnuts, walnuts and other nuts), 012599 Growing of other tree and bush fruits n.e.c.
How To Choose
When to Choose 012501 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 012501 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Growing of strawberries and other berries. If the activity also includes 012502 Growing of edible nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts pistachios, foxnuts, walnuts and other nuts), 012599 Growing of other tree and bush fruits n.e.c, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
012501
012502 Growing of strawberries and other berries
Growing of edible nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts pistachios, foxnuts, walnuts and other nuts)
012599 Growing of other tree and bush fruits n.e.c
Common Questions About NIC 012501
Does NIC 012501 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 012501 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with 012502 Growing of edible nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts pistachios, foxnuts, walnuts and other nuts), 012599 Growing of other tree and bush fruits 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 012501 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 012502 Growing of edible nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts pistachios, foxnuts, walnuts and other nuts), 012599 Growing of other tree and bush fruits 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 012501?
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 012501
NIC 012501 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.