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...
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 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 ...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
🧭 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 ...
📰 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...
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...
𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘉𝘍𝘊 𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦? 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.
Receiving your NBFC license is an exciting milestone — but it’s far from the finish line. In fact, it’s just the start of your complia...
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...
🚨 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...
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...