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NIC Division 05 - Mining of coal and lignite

NIC Division 05 covers Mining of coal and lignite. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business registration...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
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Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Group 051
Mining of hard coal
 Group 052
Mining of lignite
 Division 06
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
 Division 07
Mining of metal ores
 Division 08
Other mining and quarrying
 Division 09
Mining support service activities
 Section B
Mining and quarrying
 Division 03
Fishing and aquaculture
 Division 02
Forestry and logging
 Division 01
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
 Division 10
Manufacture of food products
 Division 11
Manufacture of beverages
Practical Summary

What Division 05 Covers in Practice

Division 05 splits mining of coal and lignite into operational Groups such as 051 Mining of hard coal, 052 Mining of lignite. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 05 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 05 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to mining of coal and lignite but still needs the correct Group or Class.

  • 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 Pick the Right Group Under Division 05

Pick Division 05 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.

Common Questions About NIC 05

Which businesses fall under NIC 05?

Start here when the business belongs to mining of coal and lignite and then compare child entries such as 051 Mining of hard coal, 052 Mining of lignite.

Is NIC 05 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 05 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 06 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, 07 Mining of metal ores, 08 Other mining and quarrying, 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 05?

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

Practical guide to NIC Division 05

Coal remains India's dominant fuel source for power generation. Division 05 classifies underground mining, open-cast mining and coal beneficiation operations for both hard coal and lignite. If your business extracts or initially processes coal before it enters the supply chain, start here. Coal trading without mining belongs under Division 46.

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.