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Nidhi is a special class of companies under the Companies Act 2013. Sub – Section (1) of Section 406 define Nidhi. “Nidhi” means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with such rules as are prescribed by the Central Government for regulation of such class of companies.

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Rules relating to Directors [Rule 17]

The Director shall be a member of Nidhi.

The Director of a Nidhi shall hold office for a term up to ten consecutive years on the Board of Nidhi.

The Director shall be eligible for re-appointment only after the expiration of two years of ceasing to be a Director.

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Today, we will discuss loan given by Nidhi Companies.

Loans [Rule 15]

A Nidhi shall provide loans only to its members.

The loans given by a Nidhi to a member shall be subject to the following limits, namely:.

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In this post we will discuss deposits accepted Nidhi companies.

Branches [Rule 10]

A Nidhi may open branches, only if it has earned net profits after tax continuously during the preceding three financial years.

A Nidhi may open up to three branches within the district.

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Nidhi Companies, as defined in Section 406 of the companies Act 2013 was discussed earlier here.

“Nidhi” means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with such rules as are prescribed by the Central Government for regulation of such class of companies. [Section 406 of the Companies Act 2013]

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