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...
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...
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...
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...
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? 🤔
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 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) — not for fraud or major violations, but for avoidable c...
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...
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...
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...
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...
🚨 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...
⚠️ 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) 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...