Key Facts
106101 at a Glance
Code 106101
Official title Rice milling
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
Division 10 - Manufacture of food products
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 106101 - Rice milling
NIC 106101 classifies rice milling as a final six-digit business activity under Section C and Division 10. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 106101
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 106101
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:
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
Practical Summary
What Rice milling Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 106101 is the final six-digit endpoint for Rice milling. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 106102 Wheat milling, 106103 Dal (pulses) milling, 106104 Grain (including millets) milling other than wheat, rice and dal.
How To Choose
When to Choose 106101 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 106101 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Rice milling. If the activity also includes 106102 Wheat milling, 106103 Dal (pulses) milling, 106104 Grain (including millets) milling other than wheat, rice and dal, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
106101
106102 Rice milling
Wheat milling
106103 Dal (pulses) milling
106104 Grain (including millets) milling other than wheat, rice and dal
106105 Vegetable milling excluding manufacture of potato flour
106106 Manufacture of cereal products like puffed rice, pop corn, flattened rice, corn flakes and other similar products
106107 Manufacture of flour mixes and prepared blended flour/ dough/ batters for bread, cakes, biscuits, pancakes, idli, gulab jamun and similar products
106199 Other grain milling and processing n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 106101
Does NIC 106101 cover manufacturing or only selling the product?
Manufacturing codes apply when the business transforms inputs into a new product through mechanical, chemical, manual or industrial processes. Pure buying and resale should be checked under wholesale or retail trade.
What if the same factory makes several products near NIC 106101?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 106102 Wheat milling, 106103 Dal (pulses) milling, 106104 Grain (including millets) milling other than wheat, rice and dal and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 106101 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 106102 Wheat milling, 106103 Dal (pulses) milling, 106104 Grain (including millets) milling other than wheat, rice and dal, 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 106101?
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 106101
NIC 106101 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.