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.

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.

Book Links:

• https://www.amazon.in/dp/9374267136
• https://www.flipkart.com/sweetheart-scandaous-scammer/p/itmd0685346af024
• https://wissenbookstore.com/product/sweetheart-scandalous-scammer/
• https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=3IzHEQAAQBAJ

• The Art of Networking
• Power of 60 Seconds

Awards and Recognition

• 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

• Rotary International
• Toastmasters International
• Young Indians (CII)
• SKAL International
• Rotaract

Podcast and Digital Presence

Dr. Nishant Sanwatraj Mehta hosts Nish Pod, 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.

External Links

• https://nishantsmehta.com
• http://linkedin.com/in/nishantsmehta
• https://www.instagram.com/finance_wizard_
• https://www.forbesindia.com/article/brand-connect/brandvoltz-organises-icon-india-business-awards/57035/1
• https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/61550

Media Coverage

• Dainik Bhaskar – India Book of Records feature
• Crafting Bharat Awards 2025 – NewsReach initiative
• CNBC Awaaz – RBI repo rate discussion
• Mirror Now – Repo rate expert opinion
• https://aninews.in/news/business/business/the-indian-alert-presents-50-entrepreneurs-of-the-year-2023-a-day-of-the-visionary-entrepreneurs20230921155639/
• https://www.mid-day.com/amp/brand-media/article/the-indian-alert-unveils-its-selection-of-50-entrepreneurs-for-the-year-2023-23310254
• http://dhunt.in/PAQgJ
• Hindustan Pioneer – Professional feature
• https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/csr/initiatives/wasme-announces-winners-of-global-icon-awards-2022/articleshow/92651143.cms
• Business Standard – Influential people 2023
• Lokmat Times – Influential personalities
• Ahmedabad Mirror – Influential personalities
• Fox Story India – Awards coverage
• Business Standard – Global 50 Glory Awards
• Mid-Day – Chartered Accountant feature
• Business Standard – Fintech & Banking Audits award
• India Book of Records – Official listing
• Toastmasters – Speaker listing
• Indian Achievers Club – 50 under 50
• BW Businessworld – Articles and insights
• ED Times – Philanthropy feature
• https://www.cinestaan.com/people/nishant-s-mehta-141043
• https://www.itm.edu/newsandevents/cii-yi-yuva-orientation-programme-followed-by-leadership-talk
• The Emerging Icons – Entrepreneur feature
• The Success Today – Founder feature
• Reemarkabl – Social initiative
• Jabalpur Incubation Center – Mentor listing
• Growthbeats – India Fights Corona campaign