Nishant S. Mehta
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is an Indian Chartered Accountant, fintech and global banking expert, auditor, entrepreneur, author and TEDx speaker with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is known for work in fintech compliance, banking audits, risk management, global wealth structuring and cross-border financial advisory across multiple international markets.
Early Life
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta was born in India and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Education
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- MBA (Finance)
- Doctorate in Banking & Fintech
Early Career
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta started his career with Chokshi & Chokshi and Citibank in corporate banking. He worked on credit monitoring for major corporate groups including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, Philips and Videocon.
Career
In 2001, Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta founded Nishant S. Mehta & Co., which has grown into an international advisory firm with presence across India, UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, Japan and other regions.
His core expertise includes:
- Fintech and payment gateway audits
- Banking and compliance audits
- Risk management and governance
- International taxation and FEMA advisory
- Global wealth structuring
- Cross-border estate planning
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is Co-Founder of Toogle, a travel and experiential platform. He has also been associated with ventures such as Fashion Connect and Purple.
He also created platforms like Nish Talks and Humans of Rotary, focusing on leadership and storytelling.
Leadership Roles
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta has held multiple leadership roles:
- Advisory Panel Member – Federation of Associations of Maharashtra
- Past President – Rotary Club of Mumbai Coastline
- Member – Young Indians (CII)
- Leadership roles – Toastmasters International District 98
He is a multiple-time Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta has delivered over 200 speaking engagements as a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, panelist and mentor.
Topics include fintech, AI in finance, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Media Presence
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta has appeared on CNBC Awaaz and Mirror Now and has been featured in Business Standard, ANI News and Mid-Day.
Publications
- Sweetheart. Scandalous. Scammer.
- The Art of Networking
- Power of 60 Seconds
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj 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
- Business Achiever Award (2023)
Global Recognition
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta has been featured at Times Square, New York as part of an international recognition initiative.
Professional Associations
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta is associated with:
- Rotary International
- Toastmasters International
- Young Indians (CII)
- SKAL International
- Rotaract
Podcast and Digital Presence
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta hosts Nish Pod, a podcast focusing on fintech, AI in finance, digital banking and regulatory frameworks.
Vision
Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta believes in ethical leadership, continuous learning and global financial innovation. His philosophy combines finance, leadership and global thinking.