FAQ
Chit Fund Questions, Answered
What is a Chit Fund?+
A chit fund is a traditional Indian community savings and borrowing system where members pool a fixed monthly contribution and one member receives the lump sum each cycle through an auction or draw.
How does a Chit Fund work?+
Members contribute a fixed amount monthly. Each month an auction is held and the lowest bidder wins the prize money. The discount is shared as a dividend among all members.
What is digital Chit Fund management?+
Digital chit fund management uses software like ChittyBook to handle member records, collections, auctions, reminders and reports — replacing notebooks and Excel sheets.
Can ChittyBook manage multiple groups?+
Yes. ChittyBook is built for organizers running multiple chit groups and even multiple branches from a single dashboard.
Is ChittyBook suitable for small Chit Funds?+
Absolutely. ChittyBook works equally well for small community savings groups and for large registered chit fund companies.
Are chit funds legal in India?+
Yes. Registered chit funds are regulated by the Chit Funds Act, 1982 and supervised by State Registrars of Chits.
Does ChittyBook have a mobile app?+
The ChittyBook Android app is coming soon to Google Play. The web platform is available today.
Which regions does ChittyBook serve?+
ChittyBook is built for organizers across India with a focus on Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala.