FinCheckAI is being hailed as a flagship innovation in consumer protection, regulatory intelligence, and ethical fintech development.
Chandra Shikhi
As India accelerates its move for a digitally inclusive economy, the need for transparent, trustworthy, and compliant financial institutions has never been greater. In response, visionary data scientist, Chandra Shikhi, created a powerful platform designed to help citizens, investors, and institutions verify the trustworthiness and regulatory status of banks and fintech companies operating in the country.
FinCheckAI is a free, web-based platform that provides real-time insights into the compliance history, trust score, and risk profile of thousands of financial service providers across India. Using a blend of artificial intelligence, regulatory data mining, and fraud pattern detection, the platform serves as a much-needed layer of transparency in an increasingly complex financial ecosystem.
“This is the calibre of innovation that strengthens public trust in digital finance,” said Ramesh Kulkarni, a financial regulation expert in Bengaluru. “FinCheckAI equips users with the ability to make informed decisions, whether they’re choosing a payment platform, taking a microloan, or investing in digital assets.”
From Tier 1 cities to rural banking zones, the platform is empowering individuals and businesses to avoid scams, detect non-compliant firms, and safely navigate India’s booming fintech marketplace. By evaluating financial institutions based on criteria such as licensing status, fraud history, customer complaints, and data security, FinCheckAI supports the Reserve Bank of India’s mission to foster a secure and inclusive digital financial environment.
The tool’s impact is being felt across multiple sectors. Startups are using FinCheckAI to vet potential financial partners. NGOs use it to ensure donor funds are transferred via compliant banks. Everyday users turn to it to avoid falling victim to fraudulent loan apps and shell platforms.
“India’s digital finance space is vast and fast-moving. What Chandra has built with FinCheckAI gives consumers a much-needed shield and gives regulators a smart companion in financial risk management,” noted Ananya Ghosh, a fintech researcher.
The platform aligns with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) agenda, promoting accountability and trust in the digital economy. As Prime Minister Modi’s government continues to champion initiatives like Digital India and Jan Dhan Yojana, experts believe that tools like FinCheckAI are essential to protect users, especially those new to digital finance.
Chandra Shikhi’s track record in AI-based systems and commitment to ethical technology development have made FinCheckAI a standout solution with global relevance. The platform has already begun to attract interest from international regulators, with pilot evaluations underway in other parts of the globe.
Speaking about his vision for the platform, Chandra remarked, “True financial inclusion isn’t just about access. It’s about safety, trust, and transparency. FinCheckAI gives people the power to choose financial partners who are credible and compliant. That’s a cornerstone for India’s long-term economic growth.”
As India prepares for the next wave of digital financial transformation, FinCheckAI is being hailed as a flagship innovation in consumer protection, regulatory intelligence, and ethical fintech development. Its continued evolution promises to reshape how financial trust is built and maintained in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
