Tr Section G Trade
NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 464901 - Wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics, soaps and other toiletries

NIC 464901 classifies wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics, soaps and other toiletries as a final six-digit trade activity under Section G and Division 46. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.

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Last verified 2026-04-21

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NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 464901

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

NIC 2008 46498 medium

Wholesale of precious metals and jewellery

NIC 2008 46497 medium

Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods

NIC 2008 46493 medium

Wholesale of furniture and fixtures

NIC 2008 46496 low

Wholesale of paper and other stationery items; books, magazines and newspapers

Practical Summary

What Wholesale of perfumeries Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 464901 is the final six-digit endpoint for Wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics, soaps and other toiletries. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary trade activity matches this title more closely than 464902 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of metal and wood, 464903 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of china and glassware, 464904 Wholesale of watches & clocks (Except smart watches).

How To Choose

When to Choose 464901 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 464901 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics, soaps and other toiletries. If the activity also includes 464902 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of metal and wood, 464903 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of china and glassware, 464904 Wholesale of watches & clocks (Except smart watches), compare those pages before filing.

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Common Questions About NIC 464901

Does NIC 464901 apply to wholesale, retail or manufacturing?

Trade codes apply when goods are bought and resold without transformation. If the business manufactures the goods, use the relevant manufacturing Division. If it sells directly to consumers, compare retail codes.

How do I separate NIC 464901 from nearby trade codes?

Look at the buyer type, product family and sales channel. Compare 464902 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of metal and wood, 464903 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of china and glassware, 464904 Wholesale of watches & clocks (Except smart watches) before deciding whether the activity is wholesale, retail or a more specialized trade category.

How do I verify that NIC 464901 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 464902 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of metal and wood, 464903 Wholesale of cutlery, utencils, kitchenware and tableware of china and glassware, 464904 Wholesale of watches & clocks (Except smart watches), 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 464901?

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 464901

NIC 464901 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

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