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...
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 (...
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...
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...
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! ⚠️
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...
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 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...
🧭 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
🚀 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 ₹7.08 lakh crore. Thi...
⚠️ 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...
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...
The financial services sector in India is vast and multifaceted, with Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) playing a crucial role in providing credit and investment solutions. With their increasing presence and significance in the economy, NBFC ta...
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...