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Dr. Nishant S. Mehta is an Indian Chartered Accountant, fintech expert, global banking auditor, serial entrepreneur, author, mentor, and speaker. With over 25 years of experience, he is recognized for his work in fintech compliance, payment gateway audits, banking audits, risk management, and cross-border financial advisory across India, the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and other international jurisdictions. | |||
He is the Founder of | He is the Founder of Nishant S. Mehta & Co. (NSM & Co.), a Mumbai-based chartered accountancy and global wealth advisory firm. | ||
Dr. Nishant S. Mehta is widely regarded as a leading voice in digital finance and fintech compliance. With more than 25 years of professional experience, he has worked extensively with banks, payment processors, fintech startups, and multinational enterprises across India, the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, UAE, and other global markets. | |||
As a Chartered Accountant, lawyer, MBA, and serial entrepreneur, he is known for bridging traditional banking frameworks with emerging fintech innovations. His work focuses on regulatory compliance, AI-driven risk models, payment gateway audits, and digital banking governance. | |||
==Early Career== | ==Early Career== | ||
Dr. Mehta began his professional journey in 1995 with internships at Chokshi & Chokshi and Citibank, where he trained in corporate banking and credit monitoring. In 1999, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, ranking among the top 100 students in India. At Citibank, he handled Credit Monitoring Analysis for major corporate groups including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, Philips, and Videocon. | Dr. Mehta began his professional journey in 1995 with internships at Chokshi & Chokshi and Citibank, where he trained in corporate banking and credit monitoring. In 1999, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, ranking among the top 100 students in India. At Citibank, he handled Credit Monitoring Analysis for major corporate groups including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, Philips, and Videocon. | ||
In 2001, after a period of independent professional practice, he established | In 2001, after a period of independent professional practice, he established Nishant S. Mehta & Co. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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* Master of Business Administration (Finance) | * Master of Business Administration (Finance) | ||
* Doctorate in Banking & Fintech (2022) | * Doctorate in Banking & Fintech (2022) | ||
==Commitment to Learning== | |||
Dr. Mehta’s commitment to lifelong learning has been a cornerstone of his success. Alongside building his professional practice, he completed his Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Rights from Mumbai University. In 2008, he earned an MBA in Finance from Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research. | |||
In 2022, he completed his doctorate specializing in banking and fintech audits, strengthening his expertise in payment gateway compliance, regulatory frameworks, and emerging financial technologies. | |||
==Professional Profile== | ==Professional Profile== | ||
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He currently serves as Director – Finance, Legal, and Administration at Toogle and advises banks, fintech firms, startups, and multinational enterprises. | He currently serves as Director – Finance, Legal, and Administration at Toogle and advises banks, fintech firms, startups, and multinational enterprises. | ||
==Profile== | |||
Dr. Nishant S. Mehta is a serial entrepreneur, Chartered Accountant, mentor, and public speaker known for his contributions to fintech compliance, banking audits, and leadership development. He is also an avid traveler and an active contributor to nation-building initiatives. | |||
He was appointed as the International Partner – India at the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF) and has served as Consul for the Mumbai Entrepreneurs Group at InterNations. | |||
==Firm: Nishant S. Mehta & Co.== | ==Firm: Nishant S. Mehta & Co.== | ||
Founded in 2001, Nishant S. Mehta & Co. has grown from a 100 sq. ft. office into a 2,100 sq. ft. headquarters in South Mumbai, with offices in Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and international presence in Dubai, Singapore, Australia, London, USA, Bahrain, Riyadh, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, | Founded in 2001, Nishant S. Mehta & Co. has grown from a 100 sq. ft. office into a 2,100 sq. ft. headquarters in South Mumbai, with offices in Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and international presence in Dubai, Singapore, Australia, London, USA, Bahrain, Riyadh, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Oman, and Kuwait. | ||
The firm specializes in: | The firm specializes in: | ||
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* Corporate finance and legal advisory | * Corporate finance and legal advisory | ||
* Bollywood and media audits | * Bollywood and media audits | ||
===Growth and Expansion=== | |||
From its inception in a 100 sq. ft. office, the firm expanded into a 2,100 sq. ft. headquarters in South Mumbai. It established offices across major Indian cities and international financial hubs, reflecting its focus on global compliance, fintech innovation, and specialized audit services. | |||
==Leadership and Global Roles== | ==Leadership and Global Roles== | ||
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* Josh Talks & Facebook (#StartAb) | * Josh Talks & Facebook (#StartAb) | ||
* University leadership conclaves and incubation centers | * University leadership conclaves and incubation centers | ||
===Speakers and Jury Roles=== | |||
He has participated as jury member, speaker, panelist, and moderator at academic institutions, startup ecosystems, and industry platforms across India, covering topics such as fintech, banking regulations, entrepreneurship, communication, and leadership. | |||
==Awards and Recognition== | ==Awards and Recognition== | ||
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* India Book of Records – Unique combination of CA, LLM & MBA | * India Book of Records – Unique combination of CA, LLM & MBA | ||
* Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Chakra Award | * Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Chakra Award | ||
==Media Coverage== | ==Media Coverage== | ||
Dr. Mehta has been featured by major national and international media outlets | Dr. Mehta has been featured by major national and international media outlets including Forbes India, CNBC Awaaz, Mirror Now, Business Standard, ANI News, Mid-Day, Economic Times, EverybodyWiki, and India Book of Records. | ||
==Publications and Digital Outreach== | ==Publications and Digital Outreach== | ||
Dr. Mehta is an author, podcast host, and digital educator. His podcast | Dr. Mehta is an author, podcast host, and digital educator. His podcast NishPod is available on Spotify, Anchor, and Kuku FM. He shares insights on fintech, banking, leadership, and AI-driven risk models through YouTube and Instagram. | ||
==Social Associations== | |||
Dr. Nishant S. Mehta is actively involved with Toastmasters International, Rotary International, Young Indians (CII), SKAL International, Rotaract, Young Leader’s Forum, and TEDx Gateway, contributing to leadership development, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and community service initiatives. | |||
==Personal Philosophy== | ==Personal Philosophy== | ||
Dr. Mehta’s guiding principle is summarized as: | Dr. Mehta’s guiding principle is summarized as: | ||
Audit. Innovate. Elevate. | |||
He strongly | He believes strongly in mentorship, ethical compliance, lifelong learning, and giving back to society through education, women empowerment, and financial literacy initiatives. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* EverybodyWiki – https://en.everybodywiki.com/Nishant_S_Mehta | * EverybodyWiki – https://en.everybodywiki.com/Nishant_S_Mehta | ||
* YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/nishantsmehta | * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/nishantsmehta | ||
* [https://aninews.in/news/business/business/the-indian-alert-presents-50-entrepreneurs-of-the-year-2023-a-day-of-the-visionary-entrepreneurs20230921155639/ ANI News – The Indian Alert presents 50 Entrepreneurs of the Year 2023] | |||
* [https://www.mid-day.com/amp/brand-media/article/the-indian-alert-unveils-its-selection-of-50-entrepreneurs-for-the-year-2023-23310254 Mid-Day – The Indian Alert unveils 50 Entrepreneurs for the Year 2023] | |||
* [http://dhunt.in/PAQgJ Dailyhunt – Coverage related to awards and recognition] | |||
* [https://x.com/MirrorNow Mirror Now – Television and digital media coverage] | |||
* [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/csr/initiatives/wasme-announces-winners-of-global-icon-awards-2022/articleshow/92651143.cms The Economic Times – WASME Global Icon Awards 2022] | |||
* [https://www.cinestaan.com/people/nishant-s-mehta-141043 Cinestaan – Profile and media references] | |||
* [https://www.itm.edu/newsandevents/cii-yi-yuva-orientation-programme-followed-by-leadership-talk ITM University – CII–YI YUVA Orientation and Leadership Talk] | |||
* [https://toastmasters74.org Toastmasters International – District 74] | |||
* [https://indiabookofrecords.in India Book of Records – Official website] | |||
* [https://www.business-standard.com Business Standard – News and industry coverage] | |||
* [https://www.lokmattimes.com Lokmat Times – Media coverage] | |||
* [https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com Ahmedabad Mirror – News articles] | |||
* [https://www.edtimes.in ED Times – Digital media coverage] | |||
* [https://www.jicjabalpur.org Jabalpur Incubation Centre – Institutional association] | |||
* [https://www.indianachieversclub.org Indian Achiever’s Club – Awards and recognitions] | |||
* [https://growthbeats.in GrowthBeats – Business and leadership coverage] | |||
* [https://ciicies.in CII Centre of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups] | |||