Nishant S. Mehta
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 Nishant S. Mehta & Co. (NSM & Co.), a Mumbai-based chartered accountancy and global wealth advisory firm.
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.
In 2001, after a period of independent professional practice, he established Nishant S. Mehta & Co.
Education
Dr. Nishant S. Mehta possesses an extensive academic background:
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Master of Laws (LLM – Intellectual Property Rights)
- Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Doctorate in Banking & Fintech (2022)
Professional Profile
Dr. Mehta is widely regarded as a leading authority in:
- Fintech and payment gateway audits
- Banking and escrow audits
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- International taxation and FEMA advisory
- Corporate legal advisory and restructuring
- Global wealth structuring and succession planning
He currently serves as Director – Finance, Legal, and Administration at Toogle and advises banks, fintech firms, startups, and multinational enterprises.
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, and associates in Oman and Kuwait.
The firm specializes in:
- Fintech and payment gateway audits
- Bank and statutory audits
- International taxation and FEMA
- Wealth structuring and family offices
- Corporate finance and legal advisory
- Bollywood and media audits
Leadership and Global Roles
Dr. Mehta has held several leadership positions, including:
- International Partner – India, World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF)
- Rotary President – Rotary Club of Mumbai Coastline
- Media Relations Ambassador – District 98, Toastmasters International
- Chair – Leadership Conclave, District 98, Toastmasters
- Treasurer – SKAL International Club of Bombay (144)
- President – Stellar Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters and Public Speaking
A Toastmaster for over nine years, Dr. Mehta has served in numerous district-level leadership roles and has earned the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) title twice. He has chaired major conferences including Eloquence 2017 and served as Division Director, District Finance Manager, Area Director, and Club Coach.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Mehta has served as speaker, panelist, jury member, and moderator at more than 35 national and international platforms, including:
- CII-YI Startup Summits
- Business Excellence Awards
- CNBC Awaaz Consumer Adda
- Mirror Now
- World Education Summit
- Josh Talks & Facebook (#StartAb)
- University leadership conclaves and incubation centers
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Nishant S. Mehta has received numerous honors, including:
- Doctorate of Business Administration – Banking & Fintech (2022)
- Featured on New York Times Square Billboard – Global Professional Excellence
- Fintech Titan Award – Crafting Bharat Changemakers Awards (2025)
- Business Achiever Award – India’s Iconic Awards (2023)
- Leading Chartered Accountant in India – London Parliament
- Global 50 Glory Awards
- Top 10 Influential People Changing the Game (2023)
- India Book of Records – Unique combination of CA, LLM & MBA
- Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Chakra Award
- Multiple national and international leadership and excellence awards
Media Coverage
Dr. Mehta has been featured by major national and international media outlets, including:
- Forbes India – Brandvoltz Icon India Business Awards
- CNBC Awaaz
- Mirror Now
- Business Standard
- Hindustan Pioneer
- ANI News
- Mid-Day
- Economic Times
- EverybodyWiki
- India Book of Records
- New York Times Square Billboard Feature
Publications and Digital Outreach
Dr. Mehta is an author, podcast host, and digital educator. His podcast NishPod is available on Spotify, Anchor, and Kuku FM. He actively shares insights on fintech, banking, AI-driven risk models, and leadership through YouTube and Instagram.
Personal Philosophy
Dr. Mehta’s guiding principle is summarized as: “Audit. Innovate. Elevate.”
He strongly believes in mentorship, ethical compliance, lifelong learning, and giving back to society through education, women empowerment, and financial literacy initiatives.
External Links
- Official Website – https://www.nishantsmehta.com
- LinkedIn – http://linkedin.com/in/nishantsmehta
- EverybodyWiki – https://en.everybodywiki.com/Nishant_S_Mehta
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/nishantsmehta