A statement showing the number of members, deposits, loans, reserves etc.
📅 Due date: Within 90 days from the end of every financial year.
2️⃣ NDH–2 Application (If Membership < 200)
If you fail to reach 200 members within 1 year, you must apply for extension through NDH-2.
📅 Due date: Within 30 days from end of first financial year.
3️⃣ NDH–3 Half-Yearly Return
Contains details of deposits, loans, reserves etc.
📅 Due dates:
• 30 April (for Oct–Mar)
• 30 October (for Apr–Sep)
4️⃣ Annual Returns (ROC)
Like every company:
✔ MGT-7 – Annual Return
✔ AOC-4 – Financial Statements
📅 Due Date:
• AOC-4 → 30 October
• MGT-7 → 29 November
5️⃣ Statutory Registers
Nidhi Company must keep updated registers:
✔ Members Register
✔ Loan Register
✔ Deposit Register
✔ Share Allotment Register
✔ Minute Books
6️⃣ Board Meetings & AGM
• Hold minimum 4 Board Meetings a year
• Hold 1 AGM every year
7️⃣ Income Tax Return
File ITR-6 every year.
📅 Due date: 31 October (if audit applies).
8️⃣ Audit Requirements
✔ Statutory audit is compulsory every year
✔ Internal audit is also required
✔ Auditor must have experience in NBFC/Nidhi guidelines
9️⃣ Reserve Requirements
Nidhi must maintain:
✔ 10% of total deposits in a Fixed Deposit with a Scheduled Bank
✔ Every year add 10% of net profit to General Reserve
⭐ Quick Summary
A Nidhi Company = Savings + Lending for Members Only, Mandatory compliances include NDH-1, NDH-2, NDH-3, ROC filings, audit, meetings, register maintenance & reserve rules.