The Growth of AIFs: How India’s Startup Boom Is Creating New Opportunities
India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing an unprecedented surge.
With 1.59 lakh+ startups and over 110 unicorns, India has emerged as the third-largest startup ...
Small NBFCs: The Backbone of India’s Lending Ecosystem—Yet Struggling to Scale
Small NBFCs play a critical role in India’s financial ecosystem. They reach underserved borrowers, support MSMEs, and operate in geographies where tra...
Why NBFCs Are Adding Factoring to Their Portfolio
India’s MSMEs are the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. Yet, one persistent challenge continues to limit their growth—cash flow gaps caused by d...
SEBI Froze ₹546 Crore Overnight! A Wake-Up Call for the Finance & Fintech Ecosystem
In one of its strongest enforcement actions to date, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has impounded ₹546 crore linked to finfluencer Avadhut S...
Why GIFT City?
India’s financial landscape is undergoing a major shift, and GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is at the center of this transformation. Designed as India’s first International Financial Services Centre (...
Want to Launch Portfolio Management Service (PMS) with Huge Tax Benefits?
India’s Portfolio Management Services (PMS) industry is witnessing rapid growth, expanding at a 33% CAGR and crossing ₹7 lakh crore in Assets Under Management (AUM). W...
SEBI Introduces VALID UPI System: A Big Move to Protect Investors from Fraud
In a major regulatory development, SEBI has introduced the VALID UPI system, making it mandatory for all registered market intermediaries to use SEBI-verified UPI IDs onl...
Starting an NBFC vs. Buying One – What’s Smarter?
Entering India’s Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector is an attractive opportunity for investors, fintech founders, and financial institutions. The big question most invest...
RBI Can Cancel an NBFC Licence — And Many Reasons Are Avoidable
An NBFC licence issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is not permanent. RBI has the power to cancel or revoke an NBFC’s Certificate of Registration (CoR) if regulatory...
RBI Can Cancel an NBFC License — Here Are the Key Risks You Must Avoid
Running an NBFC comes with immense responsibility. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closely monitors the functioning, governance, and financial stability of every NBFC in ...
Ignoring Risk in AIFs? Even a Small Market Shift Can Trigger Major Losses
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are growing rapidly in India — from private equity and venture capital to hedge-style Category III funds. But with higher returns c...
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 ...
15 Compliance Gaps That Can Put NBFCs Under RBI Scrutiny!
In the last two years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on several NBFCs — not for fraud or mismanagement — but for missing critical compliance steps.
As...
Want to Reduce Loan Defaults? Build a Strong Credit Appraisal Framework
In the fast-paced world of digital lending and NBFC operations, the biggest threat to long-term sustainability isn’t competition — it’s loan defaults.
Mos...
15 Compliance Gaps That Can Put NBFCs Under RBI Scrutiny
In the last two years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on several Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) — not for fraud or major violations, but for avoidable c...
Many NBFC Applications Get Rejected by the RBI — Here’s Why! ⚠️
Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Apply
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) receives hundreds of applications for NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) registrati...
RBI Penalties on NBFCs Jumped 30% in Just One Year — Is Your NBFC at Risk?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its oversight on financial institutions — and the numbers speak for themselves.
In FY 2022–23, RBI impo...
Newly Registered as an NBFC? Here’s What You Need to Know About Compliance
Getting your RBI license is a milestone worth celebrating—but it’s only the beginning of your NBFC journey. The real challenge starts with regulatory comp...
Why are Fintechs Growing Faster than NBFCs?
The financial sector is undergoing a massive transformation, and fintechs are leaving traditional NBFCs behind. The primary reason? While NBFCs continue to rely on conventional, paper-heavy systems, fint...
Is CERSAI Registration Mandatory for NBFCs?
One of the most common mistakes many NBFCs make is overlooking CERSAI registration. While compliance with RBI guidelines and customer onboarding processes get due attention, CERSAI often slips under the ...
NBFC Takeovers: A Fast Track to Enter India’s Booming Digital Lending Market
India’s digital lending industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge, with projections suggesting it will touch $515 billion by 2030. From P2P lending platfo...
Is Your NBFC Aligned with the Latest RBI Updates?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking decisive steps to tighten the compliance framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), ensuring transparency, customer protection, and responsible...
Is Your NBFC Making These Costly Mistakes?
In recent years, the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector in India has witnessed rapid growth—but also increased regulatory scrutiny. From RBI license cancellations to skyrocketing NPAs, many...
Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes When Registering an AIF
Registering an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with SEBI is a crucial step for fund managers and institutions looking to enter India’s alternative investment space. However, the regist...
📰 SEBI’s New Mutual Fund Reforms: What Investors & Fund Managers Need to Know
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed sweeping changes to the mutual fund framework to enhance transparency, reduce overlap, and ensu...
SEBI’s Master Circular for REITs: Transparency, Simplicity & Growth in One Framework
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a bold step to reshape the future of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India. With it...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively preparing for the future of finance with a strategic officer training program at its Hyderabad campus. This initiative is laser-focused on emerging areas such as:
✅ Digital Banking
✅ Fintec...
Thinking of publishing financial research reports without SEBI registration?
That shortcut can lead to serious consequences—including penalties, suspension, and long-term reputational harm.
Under SEBI regulations, registration is compulsory...
⚠️ Is Your NBFC Prepared for RBI Scrutiny?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its oversight of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and non-compliance—whether intentional or not—can lead to serious repercussions.
Fr...
SEBI’s New Co-Investment Framework: A Big Boost for India’s Private Capital Market
India’s alternative investment ecosystem just got a major regulatory upgrade.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced ...
RBI Fines Shriram Finance Limited: A Big Warning for NBFCs & Fintechs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty on Shriram Finance Limited, one of India’s leading NBFCs, for violating the central bank’s digital lending ...
RBI Set to Tighten Supervisory Norms for NBFCs in FY26: A Shift Toward Stricter Oversight
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is poised to implement tighter supervisory norms for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in FY26, with a particular focus...
𝐑𝐁𝐈 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭?
India's digital lending sector has seen exponential growth—but so have regulatory concerns. In a move ...
𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 — 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺?
From July 2025, Angel Funds in India will function under a revamped SEBI framework, bringing clarity, credibility, and new opportunities to early-stage...
❌ Top Reasons Why NBFC License Applications Get Rejected
1. Weak Business Plan and Unrealistic Projections
The RBI expects applicants to submit a well-defined, sector-focused business plan backed by in-depth market research and practical financia...
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are essential players in India's financial ecosystem. They provide crucial financial services such as loans, credit facilities, asset financing and investment services, often reaching segments of the popula...
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have carved a niche for themselves in the Indian financial ecosystem, offering a wide range of services that cater to individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. While their name might suggest a resembl...
In recent years, the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) sector in India has experienced considerable growth, playing a critical role in providing financial services such as loans, credit and investment. As a result, NBFC takeovers have become inc...