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National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025

On 18th November 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025.

NIC 2025 updates the 2008 framework and aligns India’s industrial classification system with the United Nations’ International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Revision 5.

Aspect	Details
Objective	NIC 2025 standardises economic activity classification for surveys, censuses, national accounts and policymaking.
Updated Framework	The new classification updates the earlier NIC 2008 framework.
Global Alignment	NIC 2025 aligns with the UN’s International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Revision 5.
6-Digit Coding	The framework has been upgraded from a 5-digit to a 6-digit coding structure to improve granularity and flexibility.
Indigenous Sector Recognition	Traditional sectors such as Ayush-based healthcare and the handloom industry have been formally included.
Technology Agnostic Approach	Economic activities are classified based on the activity itself, irrespective of traditional or modern production methods.
Digital Economy Integration	NIC 2025 distinctly classifies sectors such as blockchain, cloud infrastructure, fintech, e-commerce, and platform-based intermediation.
Green Economy Coverage	Expanded classification coverage has been provided for carbon capture, waste management, and renewable energy sectors.
Policy Relevance	The revised classification improves sector-wise data comparability and supports evidence-based economic planning.

PT Facts

MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is the nodal ministry for official statistics.
NIC: Used for classifying economic activities in surveys and censuses.
ISIC: International Standard Industrial Classification is maintained by the United Nations.
Digital Sectors: Includes blockchain, fintech, cloud and e-commerce activities.
Green Economy: Expanded coverage for renewable energy and carbon capture sectors.
Policy Use: Supports evidence-based planning and sector-wise data comparison.

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