Mn Section B Mining
NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC Division 09 - Mining support service activities

NIC Division 09 covers Mining support service activities. 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...

Level Division
Depth 2/5
Children 2
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 09 Covers in Practice

Division 09 splits mining support service activities into operational Groups such as 091 Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction, 099 Support activities for other mining and quarrying. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 09 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 09 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to mining support service activities 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 09

Pick Division 09 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 09

Which businesses fall under NIC 09?

Start here when the business belongs to mining support service activities and then compare child entries such as 091 Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction, 099 Support activities for other mining and quarrying.

Is NIC 09 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 09 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 05 Mining of coal and lignite, 06 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, 07 Mining of metal 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 09?

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 09

Drilling services, exploration support, test boring and mine-site preparation for third-party operators fall under Division 09. This Division exists for businesses that support mining without directly extracting the resource themselves. If you own the mine, look at Divisions 05-08 instead.

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.