Key Facts
016400 at a Glance
Code 016400
Official title Seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 016400 - Seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis
NIC 016400 classifies seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis as a final six-digit business activity under Section A and Division 01. Use it when this...
Source Verification for 016400
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: 1.
- 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 (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 016400
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
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Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
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Practical Summary
What Seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 016400 is the final six-digit endpoint for Seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.
How To Choose
When to Choose 016400 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 016400 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Seed preparation activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed on a fee or contract basis. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.
Common Questions About NIC 016400
Does NIC 016400 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 016400 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with nearby sibling codes in the same parent category. 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 016400 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, 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 016400?
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 016400
NIC 016400 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.