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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐁𝐅𝐂?
Many founders begin the process without knowing exactly which documents, approvals, and compliance steps are required.
But RBI approval depends on clear paperwork, promoter background, capital pro...
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...
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 ₹3,668 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...
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...
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 ...
Want to Enter India’s Booming Lending Sector—Without Waiting Years?
India’s lending market is expanding at an unprecedented pace—driven by fintech innovation, rising credit demand, and digital-first borrowers. But setting u...
Rising NPAs Are a Wake-Up Call for NBFCs
India’s NBFC sector is under pressure. The alarming rise in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) is sending a clear signal—NBFCs need to act now.
From unsecured personal loans to SME and rural lendin...
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...
Building a Fintech? One Data Leak Can Destroy Everything
In today’s digital-first world, launching a fintech startup is an exciting venture—but one security misstep can bring it all crashing down. Whether you're building a lending ...
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...
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 ...
Thinking of Buying an NBFC? Here’s How to Do It Right
Acquiring a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) can be a strategic move that opens doors to new business opportunities, especially in lending, fintech, and microfinance sectors. But here...
India’s Digital Lending Space Is Growing Faster Than Ever
India’s digital lending sector is on a meteoric rise — and it's showing no signs of slowing down. According to industry projections, the market is set to touch a stagg...
RBI Bans Prepayment Charges on Floating-Rate Loans
What It Means for NBFCs Starting January 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out a major regulatory change aimed at giving borrowers more freedom. From January 1, 2026, no prepaymen...
🚨 NBFCs, Time to Gear Up for RBI’s Net Owned Fund (NOF) Deadline!
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a clear directive, and the clock is ticking for all NBFCs!
As per the Master Direction – RBI (NBFC – Scale Based Reg...
❌ 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...