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NIC Class 0729 - Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores

NIC Class 0729 covers Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or MSME workflows. It...

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Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Sub-class 072901
Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite)
 Sub-class 072902
Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite)
 Sub-class 072903
Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance)
 Sub-class 072904
Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc)
 Sub-class 072905
Mining of manganese ore (pyrolusite, etc)
 Sub-class 072906
Mining of chrome ore
 Sub-class 072907
Mining of precious metal ore (gold, silver)
 Sub-class 072999
Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores n.e.c.
 Class 0721
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
 Group 072
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores
 Division 07
Mining of metal ores
 Section B
Mining and quarrying
Practical Summary

What Class 0729 Covers

Class 0729 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 072901 Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite), 072902 Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite), 072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance), 072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc) and 4 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 0729 Is Used

Class 0729 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Narrow Down From Class 0729

Review every child Sub-class under Class 0729. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.

Official note

Class note from the source layer

This class excludes: - mining and preparation of uranium and thorium ores, see 0721 - extraction of salt from sea water, brine, and other saline waters, see 0891 - production of aluminium oxide, see 2420 - production of mattes of copper or of nickel, see 2420

Common Questions About NIC 0729

Which businesses fall under NIC 0729?

Start here when the business belongs to mining of other non-ferrous metal ores and then compare child entries such as 072901 Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite), 072902 Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite), 072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance), 072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc) and 4 more.

Is NIC 0729 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 0729 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 0721 Mining of uranium and thorium ores, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 0729?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

How to move from Class 0729 to the right Sub-class

NIC 0729 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.