GST Business Nature API
The GST Business Nature API reveals the type of business activities, HSN/SAC codes, and nature of business registered under a GSTIN. This is critical for lenders and insurers who need to understand what a business actually does before extending credit or coverage.
Latency
<250ms
Accuracy
99.9%
Use Cases
- Sector classification for MSME lending
- Insurance underwriting - nature of business checks
- Trade finance - goods/services type verification
- Fraud detection - declared vs actual business nature
- Marketplace seller category verification
Industries
Frequently asked questions
What are HSN codes?
Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes classify goods for GST purposes. They indicate what products a business deals in.
Can I use this to check if a business is a manufacturer vs trader?
Yes. The nature_of_business array explicitly lists whether the entity is a Manufacturer, Trader, Service Provider, Exporter, etc.
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