Key Facts
602000 at a Glance
Code 602000
Official title Television programming and broadcasting activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Md
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 602000 - Television programming and broadcasting activities
NIC 602000 classifies television programming and broadcasting activities as a final six-digit business activity under Section J and Division 60. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
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Class 6020
Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities
Group 602 Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution
Division 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
Section J Publishing of books, newspapers, periodicals and other publishing activities
Sub-class 601099 Other radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities n.e.c.
Sub-class 601004 Audio book third-party on-demand streaming distribution services and downloads
Sub-class 601003 Third-party on-demand audio streaming distribution services and downloads live or recorded podcast broadcasting and third-party on-demand podcast streaming services and downloads
Sub-class 601002 Radio broadcasting activities over the internet (Internet radio stations)
Sub-class 601001 Broadcasting audio signals through radio broadcasting studios and facilities for transmission of audio programming
Sub-class 603100 News syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media, publishers and broadcasters
Sub-class 603900 Social network sites and other content distribution (sharing) platforms, including blog and wiki sites online gaming/video game sites provision of e-book for downloads not associated with publishing
Sub-class 592099 Other sound recording and music publishing activities n.e.c.
Source Verification for 602000
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 602000
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Television programming and broadcasting activities Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 602000 is the final six-digit endpoint for Television programming and broadcasting activities. 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 602000 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 602000 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Television programming and broadcasting activities. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.
Common Questions About NIC 602000
Does NIC 602000 cover content, software, telecom or infrastructure?
Digital and media activities split by what the business actually delivers: published content, film or broadcasting output, telecom connectivity, software development, IT consulting, hosting or data processing.
How do I avoid picking the wrong IT or media NIC code?
Follow the revenue model. A software developer, hosting provider, telecom operator and content publisher can all use different NIC codes even if they operate online. Compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.
How do I verify that NIC 602000 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 602000?
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 602000
NIC 602000 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.