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 ...
Why Do Many NBFCs Fail to Scale? The Real Issue Is Financial Clarity
When NBFCs struggle to scale, the first assumption is often lack of funds.
But in reality, capital is only part of the story.
The real bottleneck is financial clarity.
Wit...
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...
SEBI Froze βΉ546 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 βΉ546 crore linked to finfluencer Avadhut S...
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 βΉ7 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...
Looking to Acquire an NBFC for Sale? Here’s What You Must Check Before Buying
Acquiring a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is one of the fastest ways to enter India’s growing financial services sector. However, buying an NBFC witho...
Looking to Acquire an NBFC for Sale? Here’s What You Must Know
Acquiring a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is one of the fastest ways to enter India’s financial services sector. However, buying an NBFC without proper checks can ex...
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 ...
Selling Stock Tips on Telegram, WhatsApp, or Instagram? Read This Before You Start.
Social media is full of stock tips, buy/sell calls, and paid subscription groups. But many people don’t realise that SEBI has strict rules for anyone offerin...
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? π€
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 ...
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...
Many NBFC Applications Get Rejected by the RBI — Here’s Why! β οΈ
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...
SEBI Tightens Rules for Finance Creators and Startups in the Investment Space
Are you a finance creator or a startup working in the investment space?
Then it’s time to pay close attention — because SEBI is cracking down on unregistere...
15 Red Flags That Can Shut Down Your NBFC
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancels licenses of several Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Surprisingly, most cancellations are not due to fraud, but rather due to missed compliance, ...
Hero FinCorp’s βΉ3,668 Cr IPO: What It Means for NBFCs
The Indian NBFC sector is witnessing a wave of IPOs, signaling strong growth and investor confidence. After HDB Financial Services, Hero FinCorp is now preparing to debut on the stock mar...
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...
Thinking of Becoming a SEBI-Registered Stock Broker?
A SEBI-registered stock broker license opens the door to operating legally in India’s capital markets. Whether you plan to trade in equities, derivatives, or other securities, you must mee...
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...
π§ Enhancing Clarity, Transparency & Flexibility: SEBI’s New Era of Mutual Fund Reforms
In a move to simplify mutual fund structures and protect investor interests, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a set of ...
π° 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...
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...
β οΈ 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 ...
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From July 2025, Angel Funds in India will function under a revamped SEBI framework, bringing clarity, credibility, and new opportunities to early-stage...
π India’s PMS Industry Is Accelerating – Here's What You Need to Know
India’s Portfolio Management Services (PMS) sector is witnessing phenomenal growth, with assets under management (AUM) now exceeding βΉ7.08 lakh crore. Thi...
β οΈ SEBI Cracks Down on Unregistered Investment Advisors — Are You Compliant?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently issued a strict warning to individuals and firms offering investment advice without proper registrati...
π The NBFC Sector in India is Experiencing Unmatched Growth! π
Are You Ready to Seize the Opportunity?
India’s Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector is growing at an extraordinary pace, driven by rising demand for digital lending,...