Reserve Bank of India (RBI) just slapped HDFC Bankwith a Rs 91 lakh penalty (order dated Nov 18, 2025) for outsourcing KYC compliance to third parties—a core function that’s strictly off-limits under RBI’s ironclad guidelines for ba...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
⚠️ 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...
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 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...
⚠️ 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...
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...