Industry Classification | Beauty and Wellness - Class 6 PDF Download

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Section S
Division 96
Group 9602
Title Hairdressing and other 
beauty treatment
Section S
Division 86
Group 869
Title Activities of  Ayurveda
practitioners
Section Not covered in NIC
Division -
Group -
Title -
Section S
Division 96
Group 96095
Title Activities of sauna, 
steam baths, massage 
salons 
Section G
Division 477
Group 47722
Title Retail sale of perfumery 
and cosmetic articles
? The rejuvenation segment of
beauty and wellness includes
ayurvedic spa  services.
? However, alternative therapy
centers that provide clinical
diagnosis and treatments (AYUSH-
based) fall under alternative
therapy and are out of the purview
of this sector study.
The beauty and wellness sector has been comprehensively covered under the NIC classification undertaken by the 
Government of India
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Section S
Division 96
Group 9602
Title Hairdressing and other 
beauty treatment
Section S
Division 86
Group 869
Title Activities of  Ayurveda
practitioners
Section Not covered in NIC
Division -
Group -
Title -
Section S
Division 96
Group 96095
Title Activities of sauna, 
steam baths, massage 
salons 
Section G
Division 477
Group 47722
Title Retail sale of perfumery 
and cosmetic articles
? The rejuvenation segment of
beauty and wellness includes
ayurvedic spa  services.
? However, alternative therapy
centers that provide clinical
diagnosis and treatments (AYUSH-
based) fall under alternative
therapy and are out of the purview
of this sector study.
The beauty and wellness sector has been comprehensively covered under the NIC classification undertaken by the 
Government of India
Beauty 
centres
Hair salons
Alternative 
therapy
Product and 
counter 
sales
Fitness
Rejuvenation Slimming 
7. Includes traditional
systems of Indian, oriental 
and western healthcare 
system such as ayurveda, 
yoga, unani, siddha and 
homeopathy.
3. Physical activity, including
gymnasiums and group 
exercises such as aerobics 
and zumba.
4. Slimming and weight loss
centres such as body therapy, 
weight loss and lymphatic 
drainage therapies.
5. Includes therapeutic massages for body
rejuvenation and detoxification,  anti-ageing 
treatments and extended therapies such as 
acupuncture.
6. Sale of beauty and
cosmetic products at salons 
and retail outlets (both 
general and specialised 
outlets)
1. Beauty care services,
including invasive (Botox) and 
non-invasive cosmetic 
treatments including nail 
services, pedicure and 
manicure.
2. Hair cutting, hair styling,
hair colouring and advanced 
techniques, such as hair 
weaving and rebonding.
? The sector includes services that can be broadly classified along an evolving continuum as
? Hygiene services
? Preventive services
? Enhancement services
? Each of the following sub-segments fall into each of the above segments or are placed at their intersection.
? From a notional perspective, the industry considers the following as distinct subsectors based on the unique skill
requirements across each.
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Section S
Division 96
Group 9602
Title Hairdressing and other 
beauty treatment
Section S
Division 86
Group 869
Title Activities of  Ayurveda
practitioners
Section Not covered in NIC
Division -
Group -
Title -
Section S
Division 96
Group 96095
Title Activities of sauna, 
steam baths, massage 
salons 
Section G
Division 477
Group 47722
Title Retail sale of perfumery 
and cosmetic articles
? The rejuvenation segment of
beauty and wellness includes
ayurvedic spa  services.
? However, alternative therapy
centers that provide clinical
diagnosis and treatments (AYUSH-
based) fall under alternative
therapy and are out of the purview
of this sector study.
The beauty and wellness sector has been comprehensively covered under the NIC classification undertaken by the 
Government of India
Beauty 
centres
Hair salons
Alternative 
therapy
Product and 
counter 
sales
Fitness
Rejuvenation Slimming 
7. Includes traditional
systems of Indian, oriental 
and western healthcare 
system such as ayurveda, 
yoga, unani, siddha and 
homeopathy.
3. Physical activity, including
gymnasiums and group 
exercises such as aerobics 
and zumba.
4. Slimming and weight loss
centres such as body therapy, 
weight loss and lymphatic 
drainage therapies.
5. Includes therapeutic massages for body
rejuvenation and detoxification,  anti-ageing 
treatments and extended therapies such as 
acupuncture.
6. Sale of beauty and
cosmetic products at salons 
and retail outlets (both 
general and specialised 
outlets)
1. Beauty care services,
including invasive (Botox) and 
non-invasive cosmetic 
treatments including nail 
services, pedicure and 
manicure.
2. Hair cutting, hair styling,
hair colouring and advanced 
techniques, such as hair 
weaving and rebonding.
? The sector includes services that can be broadly classified along an evolving continuum as
? Hygiene services
? Preventive services
? Enhancement services
? Each of the following sub-segments fall into each of the above segments or are placed at their intersection.
? From a notional perspective, the industry considers the following as distinct subsectors based on the unique skill
requirements across each.
The beauty and salon segment includes skin, hair and nail care services. The sector is spread 
across hygiene-oriented and image enhancement continuum.  Services are partly reactive, as 
they are undertaken to address perceived flaws in appearances or respond to aging-related 
signs and partly proactive, as it can be pursued in a wellness oriented approach to self 
image enhancement
This includes counter sales of beauty and salon products, including cosmetics 
and toiletries that address age-related health and appearance issues. The 
sector spread across the proactive and reactive part of the continuum, as people 
buy these products to delay aging as well to address beauty and appearance 
related issues.
Includes service providers involved in the fields of physical exercises, yoga, 
other mind-body practices and weight-loss and slimming. Fitness is primarily a 
proactive activity, but it can be pursued reactively, especially in response to 
physical ailments. Weight loss, however, focuses on reactive services. Healthy 
eating and nutrition is given equal importance in both the sub-categories
This includes the core spa industry services, including spa operations, spa education, 
products and events. The sector primarily offers proactive services aimed at relaxing the 
body and the mind. However, there are niche spa services that are therapeutic in nature and 
serve patients with specific medical conditions.
Beauty and salon services
Counter sales of cosmetic products
Fitness and slimming
Rejuvenation
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