NIC-2008 · Section G · Class 4630
NIC Code 46309
Wholesale of other basic/manufactured food stuffs n.e.c.
In plain English
Wholesale of general food products/FMCG not covered by the more specific food-wholesale codes.
Businesses that usually file under 46309
- Fmcg wholesale
- Food products wholesale
- Grocery wholesale distributor
Where 46309 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Division 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
| Group 463 | Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco |
| Class 4630 | Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco |
| Sub-class 46309 | Wholesale of other basic/manufactured food stuffs n.e.c. |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 46309, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 46309
To carry on the business of wholesale trading of food products and fast-moving consumer goods not elsewhere classified.
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.
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NIC code 46309: FAQ
What is NIC code 46309?
NIC code 46309 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Wholesale of other basic/manufactured food stuffs n.e.c.". It sits in class 4630 (Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco), under division 46 (Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles).
Can I use 46309 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 46309 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 46309 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.