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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Media Coverage

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

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

Dr. Mehta’s guiding principle is summarized as: Audit. Innovate. Elevate.

He believes strongly in mentorship, ethical compliance, lifelong learning, and giving back to society through education, women empowerment, and financial literacy initiatives.