Key Facts
242002 at a Glance
Code 242002
Official title Manufacture of copper products and alloys
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
Division 24 - Manufacture of basic metals
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 242002 - Manufacture of copper products and alloys
NIC 242002 classifies manufacture of copper products and alloys as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 24. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 242002
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: 2.
- 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 (2 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 242002
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Manufacture of copper products and alloys Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 242002 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of copper products and alloys. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, 242004 Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina..
How To Choose
When to Choose 242002 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 242002 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of copper products and alloys. If the activity also includes 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, 242004 Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina., compare those pages before filing.
In this section
242001
Manufacture of Copper from ore
242002
242003 Manufacture of copper products and alloys
Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite
242004 Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina.
242005 Manufacture of aluminium products and alloys
242006 Manufacturing of lead, zinc and tin, their products and alloys
242007 Manufacturing of chrome, manganese and nickel products and alloys
242008 Production and refining of precious metals (such as gold, silver platinum etc.) and alloys
242099 Other manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 242002
Does NIC 242002 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 242002?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, 242004 Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina. and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 242002 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 242001 Manufacture of Copper from ore, 242003 Manufacture of Alumina from Bauxite, 242004 Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina., 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 242002?
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 242002
NIC 242002 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.