Key Facts
639003 at a Glance
Code 639003
Official title Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
In
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 639003 - Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services
NIC 639003 classifies telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services as a final six-digit business activity under Section K and Division...
Source Verification for 639003
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 639003
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Is this the right code for your profession?
This code typically applies to:
Engineer Trainee – IT ServicesQuality Assurance Engineer – IT ServicesTest Engineer – IT ServicesWeb DeveloperComputer Programmer/Software Engineer
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
Practical Summary
What Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 639003 is the final six-digit endpoint for Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 639001 Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format, 639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content, 639004 News/Press clipping services.
How To Choose
When to Choose 639003 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 639003 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services. If the activity also includes 639001 Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format, 639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content, 639004 News/Press clipping services, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
639001
Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format
639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content
639003
639004 Telephone-based information services such as directory assistance, customer support helplines, telebanking and similar services
News/Press clipping services
639099 Other web search portal activities and other information service activities n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 639003
Does NIC 639003 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 639001 Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format, 639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content, 639004 News/Press clipping services.
How do I verify that NIC 639003 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 639001 Operation of websites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format, 639002 Operation of other websites that act as portals to the Internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content, 639004 News/Press clipping services, 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 639003?
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 639003
NIC 639003 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.