Key Facts
360006 at a Glance
Code 360006
Official title Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 360006 - Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers
NIC 360006 classifies distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers as a final six-digit business activity under Section E and Division 36. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 360006
5 / 10
2 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 - No legacy migration candidate found in the NIC 2008 converter layer for this code.
- 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 - No linked NIC 2008 legacy code is available for this record in the current converter layer.
Practical Summary
What Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 360006 is the final six-digit endpoint for Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 360001 Abstraction of water from rivers, lakes, ponds ground water and other sources, 360002 Rainwater harvesting, 360003 Treatment of water for water supply (except desalination).
How To Choose
When to Choose 360006 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 360006 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers. If the activity also includes 360001 Abstraction of water from rivers, lakes, ponds ground water and other sources, 360002 Rainwater harvesting, 360003 Treatment of water for water supply (except desalination), compare those pages before filing.
In this section
360001
Abstraction of water from rivers, lakes, ponds ground water and other sources
360002 Rainwater harvesting
360003 Treatment of water for water supply (except desalination)
360004 Desalination of sea or ground water to produce water as the principal product of interest
360005 Distribution of water by mains
360006
360007 Distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers
Distribution of water by rail or ships
360008 Operation of irrigation canals
360009 Rental and leasing of water distribution network
360099 Water collection, treatment and supply n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 360006
Does NIC 360006 cover only distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers?
Use this code only when distribution of water by trucks/containers/tankers is the closest description of the actual business activity. If revenue comes from trading, processing, support services or a different output, compare the relevant sibling or downstream Division.
When should I avoid NIC 360006?
Avoid this code if the business merely supplies, transports, sells or supports this activity without performing the core business activity. In that case, choose the trade, transport, service or manufacturing code that describes what the business actually does.
How do I verify that NIC 360006 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 360001 Abstraction of water from rivers, lakes, ponds ground water and other sources, 360002 Rainwater harvesting, 360003 Treatment of water for water supply (except desalination), 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 360006?
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 360006
NIC 360006 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.