NIC-2008 · Section G · Class 4772
NIC Code 47721
Retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles
In plain English
Retail sale of pharmaceuticals and medical goods.
Businesses that usually file under 47721
- Medical store
- Pharmacy
- Chemist shop
- Medical shop
Where 47721 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Division 47 | Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
| Group 477 | Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores |
| Class 4772 | Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialized stores |
| Sub-class 47721 | Retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 47721, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 47721
To carry on the business of retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods.
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 47721
- 47722: Retail sale of perfumery and cosmetic articles
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 47721: FAQ
What is NIC code 47721?
NIC code 47721 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles". It sits in class 4772 (Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialized stores), under division 47 (Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles).
Can I use 47721 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 47721 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 47721 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.