According to Section 406 of the Companies Act 2013, a Nidhi company signifies a non-banking micro-finance entity. This type of company requires a minimum of seven members, with at least three serving as directors. The company name must end with "Nidhi Limited." Nidhi companies, also known as permanent funds, benefit funds, or Mutual Fund Companies, exclusively engage with their shareholders. Their primary objective is to promote financial prudence and provide members with a reliable source of funds. Nidhi companies accept deposits and offer loans to members, ensuring their interests are safeguarded throughout the process.
Enrolling as a Nidhi company offers various benefits, including streamlined incorporation processes, cost-effective registration fees, and exemptions from specific Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations. This results in reduced compliance obligations and associated risks. Nidhi companies strive to promote savings by providing loans at interest rates lower than prevailing market standards. Moreover, they offer secure investment opportunities for individuals seeking reliable avenues to enhance their financial position.
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Un-encumbered term deposits. Every Nidhi shall invest and continue to keep invested, in unencumbered term deposits with a Scheduled commercial bank (other than a co-operative bank or a regional rural bank), or post office deposits in its own name an amount which shall not be less than ten percent of the deposits outstanding at the close of business on the last working day of the second preceding month.
If the failure to comply with these rules, Nidhi shall not accept any further deposits from the commencement of the second financial year till it complies with the provisions contained in this rule, besides being liable for penal consequences as provided in the Act.
