Frequently Asked Questions
What is Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI)?
DHI is a company incorporated under the Companies Act of Bhutan and it holds shares in selected companies on behalf of the government.DHI is also the investment arm of the Government and Ministry of Finance (MoF) is the sole shareholder of DHI.
How was DHI conceived?
The conception of DHI including the underlying motivation was envisioned by His Majesty, the King to safeguard the wealth of the nation for future generations.
What is the mandate and purpose of DHI?
What is the source of income for DHI?
DHI's primary source of income is the dividends received from its portfolio companies.
What is the Blue Ribbon Panel (BRP)?
The BRP is a committee consisting of eminent persons whose only function is to nominate the Board of Directors of DHI and to determine the Board size of DHI in consultation with the DHI Board of Directors.
How would the DHI operate with respect to companies where government has only part share holding?
Where government has part shareholdings, DHI will only exercise its mandate as per the Companies Act of Bhutan and may have directors on the Board to represent DHI.
What is DHI's priority area of investment?
How will DHI invest outside Bhutan?