Not Sure What License Your Fintech Needs? 🤔
India’s fintech ecosystem — from digital lending apps and payment gateways to neobanks and wealthtech platforms — is expanding faster than ever. But as innovation accelerates, RBI and regulatory frameworks are evolving just as quickly to ensure transparency and consumer protection.
The message from regulators is loud and clear:
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❌ No unlicensed lending activities
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❌ No fund collection in unregulated accounts
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❌ No “license renting” or proxy partnerships
If you’re building a lending app, payment wallet, P2P platform, or wealthtech startup, your business model determines which license or registration you need to operate legally in India.
Let’s break it down 👇
1. NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company)
For fintechs offering credit, EMI, or personal loan services, RBI registration as an NBFC is essential. This ensures legal lending, data protection, and compliance with Fair Practices Code and KYC norms.
2. Payment Aggregator (PA) or Payment Gateway
If you’re collecting payments for merchants or facilitating online transactions, you need Payment Aggregator authorization from RBI. This helps ensure secure handling of customer funds and settlement compliance.
3. PPI (Prepaid Payment Instrument) License
Digital wallets and stored-value fintechs (like Paytm Wallet, Amazon Pay) must obtain a PPI license to issue or manage prepaid instruments safely and in accordance with RBI guidelines.
4. Account Aggregator (AA) Framework
If your platform helps users share their financial data securely between entities, you’ll need Account Aggregator registration under the RBI’s NBFC-AA framework — a key piece of India’s open banking ecosystem.
5. SEBI or IRDAI Licensing
For wealthtechs, robo-advisors, and insurtech startups, SEBI (Investment Advisor or Research Analyst) or IRDAI (Insurance Web Aggregator) licenses may be mandatory.
Why Licensing Matters
Operating without the right authorization can lead to penalties, reputational damage, or even business shutdown. Compliance isn’t just a legal checkbox — it builds trust, investor confidence, and long-term scalability.
Ready to Find Out Which License Your Fintech Needs?
At Induce India, we help fintech founders navigate the regulatory maze — from identifying the right license to preparing documentation and securing RBI, SEBI, or IRDAI approvals.
📞 Contact us for a free consultation: +91 93113 47006
💼 Email: info@induceindia.com
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