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🔒 IT Security · RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025 · Cyber Security Governance

Information Technology and Cyber Security Policy

Crestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd.'s comprehensive governance framework for information technology and cyber security — covering scope, controls, prohibited actions, digital lending app governance and borrower data protection.

Policy CodeATFPL/ITC/2026-27/07
Version1.0
Board Approval Date31-07-2026
Effective Date31-07-2026
Review FrequencyYearly and event-based
Approving AuthorityBoard of Directors
Applicable ChannelAskrupee
NBFC StatusNon-Deposit Taking Company – Investment Credit Company
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01 Document Control and Company Particulars
Legal NameCrestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd.
CINU65100WB1990PTC049122
RBI Certificate of RegistrationB.05.03608
NBFC CategoryNon-Deposit Taking Company – Investment Credit Company
Registered OfficeEP-Y-16, Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
Corporate OfficeBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Websitewww.crestmontcapital.in
Customer Careservice@crestmontcapital.in | 08031290850
Grievance OfficerNodal Grievance Redressal Officer
Grievance Contactservice@crestmontcapital.in
02 Regulatory References
  • Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 and all subsequent amendments.
  • Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025, updated directions and fair practices requirements applicable to NBFCs.
  • RBI directions on Key Facts Statement, Annual Percentage Rate, penal charges, grievance redressal, outsourcing, recovery agents, credit information reporting, KYC/AML, cyber security and customer protection.
  • Companies Act, 2013, Information Technology Act, Digital Personal Data Protection framework, Contract Act, consumer protection laws and any other applicable law.

In case of inconsistency between this Policy and any binding regulatory requirement, the stricter requirement shall apply automatically. Management shall place such inconsistency before the Board or authorised committee for formal amendment at the earliest feasible meeting.

03 Purpose and Philosophy

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a comprehensive, transparent, borrower-protective and regulator-ready framework for information technology and cyber security policy of Crestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd. The Policy is designed for digital lending through Askrupee, website publication, internal governance, LSP/DLA control, audit review and Board oversight.

This Policy is deliberately detailed so that business, compliance, technology, recovery, customer service, legal and audit teams can operate from a common control framework and avoid informal practices that may create regulatory, conduct, data, customer protection or reputational risk.

04 Applicability and Scope
  • All directors, KMPs, employees and officers of the Company.
  • All digital lending journeys, including Askrupee and any web/app/API channel.
  • All outsourced service providers, LSPs, DLAs, collection agencies, technology vendors, call centres, API partners and processors.
  • All borrowers, applicants, co-applicants, references and customer data subjects to the extent applicable.
  • All loan lifecycle stages: marketing, application, KYC, underwriting, sanction, KFS, disbursement, servicing, repayment, collection, closure and complaint handling.
05 Scope and Operating Principles

This section establishes detailed operating expectations for scope and operating principles under the Crestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd. policy framework. It shall be implemented through SOPs, system controls, employee training, LSP contractual obligations and periodic compliance testing.

  • This Policy applies to the Company, its directors, employees, officers, consultants, LSPs, DLAs, vendors and any person acting for or on behalf of the Company.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • The Policy is intended to ensure governance discipline, compliance ownership, transparent customer outcomes and auditable control environment.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • Any exception shall require written justification, approval and retrospective reporting.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • Where this Policy refers to digital lending, it includes Askrupee and any related website, app, API, partner or customer interface.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

Operational Procedure

  1. Step 1: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  2. Step 2: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  3. Step 3: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  4. Step 4: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  5. Step 5: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  6. Step 6: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
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Minimum Evidence Pack
  • Policy approval and version history
  • Customer-facing screenshot or template
  • Consent/audit log
  • MIS extract
  • Exception register
  • Training record
  • Internal audit/compliance review note
  • Corrective action tracker
06 Control Requirements

This section establishes detailed operating expectations for control requirements under the Crestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd. policy framework. It shall be implemented through SOPs, system controls, employee training, LSP contractual obligations and periodic compliance testing.

  • The Company shall maintain maker-checker approval, access controls, periodic review, audit logs and documented evidence.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • Outsourcing shall not dilute regulatory responsibility.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • All customer-impacting processes shall be tested for fairness, disclosure and consent.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • Material issues shall be reported to senior management and the Board.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

Operational Procedure

  1. Step 1: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  2. Step 2: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  3. Step 3: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  4. Step 4: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  5. Step 5: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  6. Step 6: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
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Minimum Evidence Pack
  • Policy approval and version history
  • Customer-facing screenshot or template
  • Consent/audit log
  • MIS extract
  • Exception register
  • Training record
  • Internal audit/compliance review note
  • Corrective action tracker
07 Prohibited Actions

This section establishes detailed operating expectations for prohibited actions under the Crestmont Capital Pvt. Ltd. policy framework. It shall be implemented through SOPs, system controls, employee training, LSP contractual obligations and periodic compliance testing.

  • No employee or partner shall bypass approved SOPs.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • No communication shall misrepresent RBI approval.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • No undisclosed fee shall be charged.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

  • No borrower data shall be used beyond approved purposes.

    Implementation standard: the responsible owner shall map this requirement to system screens, SOP steps, evidence records, maker-checker approval, exception logs and periodic MIS. Any deviation shall be documented with root cause, customer impact, corrective action and closure timeline.

Operational Procedure

  1. Step 1: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  2. Step 2: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  3. Step 3: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  4. Step 4: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  5. Step 5: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
  6. Step 6: The process owner shall ensure that the relevant transaction, customer communication, approval or control event is recorded with adequate evidence, date/time stamp, responsible user and supervisory review. Where the step is performed by an LSP/DLA/vendor, the Company shall retain contractual audit rights and operational logs.
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Minimum Evidence Pack
  • Policy approval and version history
  • Customer-facing screenshot or template
  • Consent/audit log
  • MIS extract
  • Exception register
  • Training record
  • Internal audit/compliance review note
  • Corrective action tracker
08 Governance
Board Ownership

The Board shall own this Policy, approve material changes, monitor management implementation and ensure that the Company does not operate any product, channel or partner arrangement in a manner inconsistent with RBI directions. The Board may delegate day-to-day monitoring to a committee or senior management; however, regulatory accountability remains with the Company.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Management Responsibility

Senior management shall convert this Policy into SOPs, process notes, system controls, maker-checker workflows, vendor obligations, employee training, audit programmes and exception reporting. Each business owner shall ensure that operational teams and LSPs follow the approved policy without informal deviations.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Three Lines of Defence

The first line shall operate the process, the second line comprising compliance/risk/legal shall independently review design and exceptions, and the third line comprising internal audit shall test adequacy and effectiveness. Material gaps shall be escalated with corrective action timelines.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Policy Review

This Policy shall be reviewed at least yearly and earlier upon any RBI circular, product change, technology change, LSP onboarding, adverse audit observation, material complaint trend, data incident or Board direction.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
09 Customer
Customer-first Standards

All borrower communication shall be transparent, fair, non-misleading and in a language understood by the borrower. The customer shall not be pressurised through dark patterns, hidden charges, pre-selected options, forced consent or difficult exit flows.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Disclosure Standards

The Company shall disclose lender identity, NBFC status, non-deposit taking nature, product terms, interest, APR, fees, taxes, penal charges, cooling-off rights, grievance contacts, LSP/DLA involvement and repayment schedule before loan acceptance.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Consent Standards

Consent must be specific, informed, purpose-linked, revocable where permissible, separately recorded and preserved in a retrievable audit trail. Bundled consent or silence shall not be treated as valid consent for sensitive actions.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Vulnerable Borrowers

Teams shall exercise additional care for borrowers who appear distressed, financially vulnerable, digitally inexperienced, elderly or otherwise unable to understand consequences. Such borrowers shall not be pushed into repeat loans or refinancing merely for collection targets.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
10 Digital
Digital Lending App Governance

Askrupee and any other DLA shall be governed as a regulated digital lending interface of the Company. The app journey shall not misrepresent approval status, conceal charges, access prohibited device data or allow LSPs to control loan decisions outside Company-approved rules.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Fund-flow Control

Loan disbursement and repayment must flow directly between the Company and borrower/end-beneficiary except as expressly permitted. LSP pool accounts, pass-through accounts or informal collections are not permitted.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
LSP Accountability

The Company remains responsible for outsourced activities. Every LSP shall be subject to due diligence, contract controls, customer conduct obligations, data processing restrictions, audit rights, complaint reporting, termination rights and periodic performance review.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Prohibited Data Access

The app shall not access contact list, call logs, file/media, telephony functions or other intrusive device resources. Any camera, microphone or location access shall be one-time or need-based, disclosed clearly and supported by consent.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
11 Records
Record Keeping

The Company shall maintain records of applications, KYC, bureau pulls, underwriting outputs, KFS, consent logs, sanction terms, disbursement, repayment, complaints, recovery actions, notices, settlement, closure and audit trails for the prescribed retention period.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Evidence Quality

Every important customer action shall be evidenced through timestamp, user identifier, IP/device metadata where lawful, document hash/version, OTP/e-sign trail, communication log and maker-checker approval as applicable.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
MIS and Exception Reporting

Monthly MIS shall include loan volumes, pricing, complaints, TAT, recovery exceptions, LSP breaches, data incidents, cooling-off cancellations, NPA movement, write-offs, fraud alerts and regulatory exceptions.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
Audit Readiness

Policies, SOPs, logs, Board approvals, contracts, training records, system screenshots and exception closures shall be maintained in a form suitable for statutory audit, internal audit, RBI inspection and management review.

  • Control expectation 1: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 2: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 3: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
  • Control expectation 4: the responsible owner shall evidence design, operation, maker-checker review and exception closure for this clause through system records, policy attestations, MIS and audit trail.
12 Detailed Control Matrix
Control Point Minimum Standard Owner Frequency Evidence
Governance owner identifiedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Customer disclosure completed before consentRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Maker-checker approval appliedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Digital audit trail maintainedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
LSP activity monitoredRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Complaint impact assessedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Data privacy and security control mappedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Exception and breach escalation definedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Board/committee reporting enabledRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
Website/app publication requirement confirmedRequired controlBusiness / Compliance / Technology as applicableMonthly or event-basedPolicy, SOP, system log, screenshot, MIS and approval note
13 Regulatory Risk and Mitigation Register
RiskRatingMitigation
Mis-selling / inadequate disclosureMedium/HighKFS, APR, terms, cooling-off and website disclosure before acceptance
LSP misconductHighDue diligence, contract, training, monitoring and termination rights
Data over-collectionHighNeed-based data collection, no prohibited permissions, consent logs
Coercive recoveryHighApproved scripts, agent training, complaint monitoring and disciplinary action
Wrong fund flowCriticalDirect RE-borrower fund flow and reconciliation
Unapproved pricing/chargesHighBoard-approved pricing grid and KFS validation
Unresolved grievancesHigh30-day escalation and RBI Ombudsman disclosure
14 SOP Checklist for Implementation
  • Checklist item 1: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 2: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 3: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 4: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 5: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 6: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 7: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 8: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 9: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 10: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 11: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 12: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 13: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 14: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
  • Checklist item 15: Confirm that the policy requirement is reflected in customer journey, back-office system, lender/LSP contract, website disclosure, employee training, MIS, exception reporting and audit working papers. The compliance team shall mark the item as Complied / Not Applicable / Gap Identified with remarks.
15 Approval Matrix

The above annexure forms an integral part of this Policy and shall be used by management, audit, compliance and operations teams for implementation testing and evidence collection.

Policy ownerCompliance / Business Head as relevant
Recommending authorityManaging Director / CEO / Compliance Head
Approving authorityBoard of Directors
Review cycleYearly and event-based
Exception approvalBoard / authorised committee, with reasons recorded
16 RBI-Safe Exclusion List

The above annexure forms an integral part of this Policy and shall be used by management, audit, compliance and operations teams for implementation testing and evidence collection.

ParticularPolicy position / control requirement
No public deposit acceptanceWebsite and app must not imply deposit acceptance.
No RBI endorsement statementRBI registration cannot be shown as product approval.
No LSP fee from borrowerLSP fee shall be paid by the Company.
No prohibited mobile dataNo contacts, call logs, file/media or telephony access.
No coercive recoveryNo threats, harassment, public shaming or misleading criminal consequences.
No automatic limit increaseNo limit enhancement without borrower request and assessment.