NIC-2008 · Section F · Class 4210
NIC Code 42101
Construction and maintenance of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways, highways, bridges, tunnels and subways
In plain English
Construction/maintenance of roads, highways, bridges and similar.
Businesses that usually file under 42101
- Road contractor
- Infrastructure contractor
- Highway construction
Where 42101 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section F | Construction |
|---|---|
| Division 42 | Civil engineering |
| Group 421 | Construction of roads and railways |
| Class 4210 | Construction roads and railways |
| Sub-class 42101 | Construction and maintenance of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways, highways, bridges, tunnels and subways |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 42101, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 42101
To carry on the business of construction and maintenance of roads, highways, bridges and related infrastructure.
A starting point only. The main object in your MoA should describe what your company will actually do, and the NIC code you choose should match it. A vague object or a code that does not match it is a common reason for a SPICe+ resubmission remark.
Related NIC codes to compare with 42101
- 42909: Other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
If two codes fit, put the one that will earn the larger share of revenue as primary and add the other as a secondary activity. SPICe+ Part A accepts up to three codes.
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NIC code 42101: FAQ
What is NIC code 42101?
NIC code 42101 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Construction and maintenance of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways, highways, bridges, tunnels and subways". It sits in class 4210 (Construction roads and railways), under division 42 (Civil engineering).
Can I use 42101 in SPICe+ for company registration?
Yes. SPICe+ Part A asks for the main industrial activity as five-digit NIC-2008 sub-class codes. You can give up to three, with one marked as primary. Use 42101 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 42101 also used for Udyam and LLP registration?
Yes. LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) uses the same NIC-2008 codes, and Udyam registration asks for NIC codes for each activity. GST is different: it uses HSN codes for goods and SAC codes for services, not NIC codes.
Registering a company or LLP in Ahmedabad? We choose the NIC codes, draft the object clause to match, and file SPICe+ or FiLLiP to keep the risk of a resubmission remark low.
Company registration in AhmedabadSource: National Industrial Classification 2008 (MoSPI). Last reviewed 20 October 2026.