The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has reminded stakeholders to submit Form NDH-3, the half-yearly return for Nidhi Companies, for the period October 2025 to March 2026. Companies should confirm timely compliance to avoid penalties and regulatory action.
NDH-3 Filing Due Date
- Last Date: April 30, 2026
- Appropriate for all Nidhi companies for the second half of FY 2025-26
Late fees and compliance scrutiny from authorities can result from failure to submit by the deadline.
Form NDH-3
The NDH 3 Form is a mandatory half-yearly return that needs to be submitted by Nidhi Companies with the MCA. It fetches details such as:
- Deposits received
- Loans given
- Number of partners
- Tax compliance with NIDHI rules
The same filing supports regulators in tracking the financial health and compliance status of Nidhi entities.
Steps of the E-Filing on the MCA V3 Portal
Stakeholders can track this navigation path on the MCA portal:
- Visit the official portal site on the MCA portal- https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html
- Log in using MCA V3 Business User credentials
- Navigate to:
- MCA Services
- Company e-Filing
- Foreign Company, Deposits & Nidhi Services
- Select NDH-3 – Return of Nidhi Company (Half Year)
Most Important FAQs on Filing the NDH 3 Form
Q.1 – Who should file Form NDH-3?
All registered Nidhi Companies need to file NDH-3 for every half-year.
Q.2 – What is the deadline for the Oct 2025-Mar 2026 period?
April 30, 2026.
Q.3 – What occurs if NDH-3 is not filed in the stipulated time?
The action of late fees, and possible regulatory penalties may apply.
Q.4 – Where can Form NDH-3 be submitted?
On the official MCA V3 portal.
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