Key Facts
089103 at a Glance
Code 089103
Official title Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide)
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section B - Mining and quarrying
Division 08 - Other mining and quarrying
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 089103 - Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide)
NIC 089103 classifies mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide) as a final six-digit resource extraction activity under Section B and Division 08. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 089103
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 3.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (3 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 089103
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide) Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 089103 is the final six-digit endpoint for Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide). It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary resource extraction activity matches this title more closely than 089101 Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur, 089102 Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals, 089104 Mining of fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals.
How To Choose
When to Choose 089103 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 089103 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide). If the activity also includes 089101 Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur, 089102 Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals, 089104 Mining of fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
089101
Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur
089102 Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals
089103
089104 Mining of earth colours (ochre including red oxide)
Mining of fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals
089105 Mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite)
089199 Mining of other chemical and fertilizer minerals n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 089103
Does NIC 089103 apply to extraction or only mining support work?
Use the mining or quarrying Sub-class only when the enterprise performs the extraction activity itself. Exploration, drilling, site preparation or contractor support may belong under mining support service codes instead.
Should mineral trading use NIC 089103?
No. Selling coal, ore, stone, sand or fuel without extracting it is usually a wholesale or retail trade activity. Section B is for extraction and directly related mining operations.
How do I verify that NIC 089103 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 089101 Mining of native sulphur or pyrites and pyrrhotites valued chiefly for sulphur, 089102 Mining of natural phosphates including apatite minerals, 089104 Mining of fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals, 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 089103?
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
Before you select NIC 089103
NIC 089103 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.