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| | designation = Managing Partner – Nishant S. Mehta & Co; Co-Founder – Toogle | | | designation = Managing Partner – Nishant S. Mehta & Co; Co-Founder – Toogle |
| | yearsactive = 1999–present | | | yearsactive = 1999–present |
| | knownfor = Fintech audits, global wealth structuring, cross-border estate planning, regulatory advisory | | | knownfor = Fintech audits, global wealth structuring, cross-border estate planning |
| | email = nishant.mehta@nishantsmehta.com | | | email = nishant.mehta@nishantsmehta.com |
| | website = https://nishantsmehta.com | | | website = https://nishantsmehta.com |
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| Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is an Indian Chartered Accountant, fintech and global banking expert, auditor, entrepreneur, author, mentor, and TEDx speaker with over 25 years of professional experience. He is known for his work in fintech compliance, payment gateway and banking audits, risk management, global wealth and tax strategy, and cross-border financial and estate planning advisory across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, Japan, and Hong Kong. | | Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is an Indian Chartered Accountant, fintech expert, global banking auditor, entrepreneur, author and TEDx speaker with over 25 years of experience. He is known for his work in fintech compliance, banking audits, global wealth structuring and cross-border financial advisory across multiple international markets. |
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| He is the '''Managing Partner of Nishant S. Mehta & Co''' and the '''Co-Founder of Toogle''', integrating financial advisory with experiential entrepreneurship.
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| ==Early Life and Background== | | ==Early Life and Background== |
| | | Dr. Mehta was born in India and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1999 and has since built a global advisory career. |
| Dr. Mehta was born in India and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1999 and has since remained professionally active across regulated financial and advisory ecosystems. | |
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| ==Education== | | ==Education== |
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| * Chartered Accountant (ICAI) | | * Chartered Accountant (ICAI) |
| * Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) | | * Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) |
| * Master of Laws (LL.M.) | | * Master of Laws (LL.M.) |
| * Master of Business Administration (Finance) | | * MBA (Finance) |
| * Doctorate in Banking & Fintech | | * Doctorate in Banking & Fintech |
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| ==Early Career== | | ==Career== |
| | | Dr. Mehta began his career with training at Chokshi & Chokshi and Citibank in corporate banking, where he worked on credit monitoring for major corporate groups. |
| Dr. Mehta began his professional journey through internships with Chokshi & Chokshi and Citibank in the Corporate Banking Division. During this period he worked on credit monitoring analysis for major corporate groups including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, Philips, and Videocon. | |
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| In 1999 he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and later began freelancing assignments with several chartered accountancy firms. In 2001 he established '''Nishant S. Mehta & Co''', marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey in professional advisory services.
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| ==Professional Career==
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| Dr. Mehta is the Managing Partner of '''Nishant S. Mehta & Co''', a chartered accountancy and advisory practice working with:
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| * Banks and regulated financial entities
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| * Fintech companies and payment gateways
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| * Family offices and business families
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| * Startups and growth-stage enterprises
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| His core practice areas include:
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| * Fintech and payment gateway audits
| | In 2001, he founded Nishant S. Mehta & Co., which has grown from a small office into a global advisory firm with presence across India and international markets including the UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. |
| * Banking and concurrent audits
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| * Regulatory and compliance advisory
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| * Risk governance frameworks
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| * International taxation and FEMA advisory
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| * Global wealth structuring
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| * Cross-border estate and succession planning
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| As a '''Global Wealth & Tax Strategist''', he advises clients on long-term wealth preservation, succession architecture, and regulatory-compliant international structuring.
| | His core areas include: |
| | * Fintech & payment gateway audits |
| | * Banking and compliance audits |
| | * Risk management and governance |
| | * International taxation and FEMA advisory |
| | * Global wealth structuring |
| | * Cross-border estate planning |
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| ==Entrepreneurship== | | ==Entrepreneurship== |
| | Dr. Mehta is the Co-Founder of Toogle, a travel and experiential platform. He has also contributed to ventures such as Fashion Connect and Purple. |
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| Dr. Mehta is a serial entrepreneur and the '''Co-Founder of Toogle''', a travel curation venture focused on experiential and curated journeys.
| | He promotes a philosophy combining finance and lifestyle, often described as "Designing Wealth and Curating Journeys." |
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| He has also created platforms such as:
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| * Nish Talks
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| * Humans of Rotary
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| His philosophy blends financial structuring with experiential living — often described as “Designing Wealth & Curating Journeys.”
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| Apart from Toogle, he has been associated with entrepreneurial initiatives including Fashion Connect, an aggregator platform for the fashion industry, and Purple, a social networking initiative.
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| ==Leadership & Advisory Roles==
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| Dr. Mehta serves in several professional and leadership capacities: | | ==Leadership Roles== |
| | Dr. Mehta holds several leadership positions: |
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| * Advisory Panel Member – Taxation, Federation of Associations of Maharashtra (2025–2027) | | * Advisory Panel Member – Taxation, Federation of Associations of Maharashtra |
| * Past President – Rotary Club of Mumbai Coastline | | * Past President – Rotary Club of Mumbai Coastline |
| * Active Member – Young Indians (CII) Mumbai | | * Member – Young Indians (CII) |
| * Multiple District Leadership Roles – Toastmasters International | | * Leadership roles – Toastmasters International (District 98) |
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| He is a '''Three-Time Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)''' and has led leadership conclaves and conferences across multiple cities. | | He is a multiple-time Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and has led leadership conferences and initiatives. |
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| ==Speaking Engagements== | | ==Speaking Engagements== |
| | Dr. Mehta has delivered over 200 speaking engagements as a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, panelist and mentor. |
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| Dr. Mehta has delivered '''200+ speaking engagements''' as a:
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| | | * Fintech and digital banking |
| * TEDx Speaker
| | * AI in financial risk |
| * Jury Member | | * Leadership and entrepreneurship |
| * Panelist | | * Financial literacy |
| * Moderator | |
| * Keynote Speaker | |
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| His talks cover:
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| | | He has appeared as a financial expert on platforms such as CNBC Awaaz and Mirror Now and has been featured in publications including Business Standard, ANI News and Mid-Day. |
| * Fintech & digital banking evolution
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| * AI-driven risk models
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| * Leadership & reinvention
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| * Ethical decision-making
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| * Entrepreneurship & financial literacy
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| He is known for sharing lived experiences — including setbacks and ethical dilemmas — rather than motivational theory alone.
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| ==Media Appearances== | |
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| Dr. Mehta has appeared in television and media discussions related to banking, fintech, and economic policy.
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| * Panelist – CNBC Awaaz Consumer Adda discussing RBI repo rate decisions
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| * Financial expert – Mirror Now news discussions
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| * Featured in Business Standard, ANI News, Mid-Day, and Economic Times digital platforms
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| ==Publications== | | ==Publications== |
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| Dr. Mehta is the author of: | | Dr. Mehta is the author of: |
| | | * Sweetheart. Scandalous. Scammer. |
| * ''Sweetheart. Scandalous. Scammer.'' | | * The Art of Networking |
| * ''The Art of Networking'' | | * Power of 60 Seconds |
| * ''Power of 60 Seconds'' | |
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| His work explores leadership psychology, networking strategy, behavioral decision-making, and professional growth.
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| ==Awards and Recognition== | | ==Awards and Recognition== |
| | Dr. Mehta has received multiple national and international recognitions, including: |
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| Dr. Mehta has received multiple recognitions, including:
| | * Maharashtra Bal Stamb Award |
| | * London Excellence Award |
| | * Fintech Titan Award (2025) |
| | * Rex Karmaveer Fellowship & Chakra Award |
| | * India Book of Records recognition |
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| * Governor’s Award for Leadership & Community Excellence
| | He has also been featured at Times Square, New York as part of a global recognition initiative. |
| * Maharashtra Bal Stamb Award – Leading Fintech & Banking Auditor
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| * London Excellence Award – Global Entrepreneurship & Advisory Leadership
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| * Recognition at London Parliament as Leading Chartered Accountant in India
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| * Fintech Titan Award (Hindustan Times & Newreach, 2025)
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| * Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Karmaveer Chakra Award (Bronze)
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| * India Book of Records Certification (CA, LL.M & MBA combination)
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| ==Global Recognition== | | ==Global Presence== |
| | | Nishant S. Mehta & Co. operates across multiple countries including India, UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, Australia, Japan and Canada, reflecting his global advisory footprint. |
| Dr. Mehta has received international recognition for his work in fintech auditing and financial advisory, including being featured on the '''New York Times Square Billboard''' as part of a global recognition initiative highlighting professional excellence.
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| ==Areas of Expertise==
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| * Fintech & payment gateway audits
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| * Banking compliance & regulatory advisory
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| * Cross-border taxation
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| * Estate & succession structuring
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| * Wealth preservation strategy
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| * Risk management & governance
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| * Leadership development & mentoring
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| ==Social Associations== | | ==Social Associations== |
| | Dr. Mehta is actively involved in: |
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| Dr. Mehta has been actively associated with several professional and community organizations including:
| | * Rotary International |
| | | * Toastmasters International |
| * Young Indians (CII) Mumbai | | * Young Indians (CII) |
| * Rotary International – Rotary Club of Mumbai Coastline
| | * SKAL International |
| * Toastmasters International District 98
| | * Rotaract |
| * SKAL International Club of Bombay | |
| * Young Leader’s Forum (IMC)
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| * Rotaract District 3140 | |
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| Through these platforms he has contributed to leadership development, startup mentorship, youth engagement, and community service initiatives.
| | He contributes to leadership development, mentorship, and social impact initiatives. |
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| ==Personal Philosophy== | | ==Personal Philosophy== |
| | Dr. Mehta believes in continuous learning, ethical leadership and value-driven financial advisory. His work integrates finance, leadership and global thinking. |
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| Dr. Mehta believes leadership is built on preparation, responsibility, and disciplined follow-through.
| | ==External Links== |
| | | * [https://nishantsmehta.com Official Website] |
| His work sits at the intersection of:
| | * [http://in.linkedin.com/in/nishantsmehta LinkedIn] |
| | | * [https://www.instagram.com/finance_wizard_ Instagram] |
| * Wealth Strategy
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| * Leadership Development
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| * Global Citizenship
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| * Human-Centered Storytelling
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| ==Contact and Online Presence== | |
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| * Website: https://nishantsmehta.com | |
| * LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/nishantsmehta | |
| * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finance_wizard_ | |
| * Email: nishant.mehta@nishantsmehta.com
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