DEWAN HOUSING FINANCE CORP. LIMITED – FAQs

Aashray Deposit Plus (ADP)


Q.1 - What is Aashray Deposit Plus (ADP)?

ADP is the DHFL’s Fixed Deposit Product launched on the 1st June 2010.

Q.2 - How Long is the ADP Scheme Open?

ADP is open till notice to the contrary.

Q. 3 - Who are Eligible to Invest in ADP?

Individuals / Jt.Individuals/ NRIs/ PIOs/HUFs/ Trusts /Corporates/Co- Op.Soc./Clubs/Associations/Banks etc.

Q.4 - What is the Tenure of ADP?

Not below 12 and not above 84 months.

Q.5 - What are the various Schemes?

Cumulative, Non Cumulative , Certificate & Small Savings Schemes.

Q.6 - What are the Rates of Interest Offered for different periods?

Click here to view latest Interest rates table.

Q.7 - What is the extra Interest Payable to the Privileged Customer?

25 bps above the Normal Rate

Q.8 - Who is considered a Privileged Customer for the benefit of Interest in DHFL ADP Schemes?

Senior Citizen, Widow, Armed Forces Personnel, Existing DHFL Home Loan Borrower & DHFL Shareholder.

Other than Senior citizen all benefit is in offline cetegory only.

Q.9 - What are the Rates Offered to Privilege Customer?

Refer to latest Interest rates table.

Q.10 - What is the Mini:/Maxi: amount Investible in ADP?

Minimum Amount – Rs. 2000/-, Maximum Amount – No Limit.

Q.11 - Can an NRI/PIO Invest in ADP?

Yes, NRI can Invest in ADP.

Q.12 - If so, is it on Repatriable / Non- Repatriable ?

It is on Non – Repatriable Basis (NRO Deposits) as per RBI Guidelines.

Q.13 - Since the Deposit is Non Repatriable basis, Can an NRI Invest from NRE Accounts?

Yes, he can Invest in ADP by transfer of funds from NRE/FCNR/NRO Accounts. Alternatively, he can remit directly from overseas through banking channels.

Q.14 - What are the periods allowed in NRI Deposit?

Not below 12 and not above 36 months.

Q.15 - Whether Premature Closure of ADP is allowed?

Yes, it is allowed.

Q.16 - What are the guidelines for Premature Closure of ADP?

Here is a Lock-in-period of 3 months for closure as under:
a. Lock in period of 3ms from deposit date No Closure allowed
b. After 3 ms but < 6 ms. No Interest Allowed
c. After 6 ms but < 12 ms 3 % lower than the mini. Rate offered ,i.e. 10.25 – 3 =7.25 %
d. After 12 ms but before maturity 2% lower than the deposit run period.

Q.19 - Is Loan against FD allowed?

Yes, Loan is allowed.

Q.20 - What are the guidelines?

Q.21 - Will the Income Tax be Deducted at source on Interest earning?

Income tax will be deducted at source on Interest of Rs. 5000/- & above.

Q.22 - What is the TDS Tariff?

TDS @10% from 1st April 2010 with PAN Card or 20% without PAN Card.

Q.23 - Can ADP Receipt be a Collateral Security to Loan?

Yes, Acceptable as Collateral Securities against DHFL Loan.

Q.24 - Is there any free Insurance cover?

Yes, every individual depositor is offered a free accidental Insurance cover of 1Lac.

Q.25 - What is the Unique Selling Points (USP) / Unique Set of Advantages (USA)?

(1) Higher Returns
(2) 25 bps Extra Earnings on Deposits of Rs. 25 Lacs & Above / Privil. Customer. Hence, ROI on the scheme is 10.25 to 10.75% p.a.
(3) Higher Safety as indicated by FAAA Rating by Brickwork & FAA+ FD by care.
(4) Higher Liquidity with only 3 ms Lock In Period.
(5) ECS payments for Interest / Brokerage.
(6) Free Accidental Insurance Cover.
(7) Competitive Brokerage/ Payout.

Q.26 - Is Insurance Benefit available to same Individual Depositor for every subsequent deposits he makes.

No, Regardless of the number of deposits he/she makes or the amount of deposit every individual depositor is covered with Rs. 100000/- accidental