Rohan Bagai
Senior Partner
Practice Area
Sectors
I am passionate about the potential of blockchain technology in the financial services space as I firmly believe that it will drive inclusion.
With over 18 years of experience, Rohan Bagai is part of the Firm’s Technology, FinTech & Data Protection practice. Rohan has a wide range of technology and financial services experience with a special focus on Payments, Virtual Digital Assets and Privacy & Data Protection. He regularly advises clients on legal, regulatory and compliance issues relating to the launch of digital, e-commerce, virtual digital asset and payment businesses, including the operations of payment systems and introduction of new age electronic payment methods. Rohan holds an LLM from New York University.
DIRECTORSHIPS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Co-Chair, India Planning Committee, International Technology Lawyer’s Association (ITECHLaw)
- Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Member, Advisory Board, DPO Club
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
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On legal and regulatory issues related to its digital lending operations, including NBFC and RBI compliance, outsourcing, and customer redress mechanisms.
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On legal issues related to the deployment of proprietary AI models and integration of generative AI tools in its products and services, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
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In connection with its operation of a payment system as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under RBI’s regulatory framework, including licensing, governance, and payment settlement-related obligations.
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On the launch of its digital super app, offering integrated services across shopping, travel, bill payments, financial products, and a unified loyalty program.
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On end-to-end compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including implementation of consent frameworks.
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On their India entry strategy and legal and compliance matters relating to registration as VDASP, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, offering of custodial wallet services and trading in virtual digital assets.
RECENT RECOGNITION
2025
2024
2023
2022
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for TMT
Chambers Asia–Pacific Fintech Legal Guide
Ranked for Fintech
IFLR1000
‘Highly Regarded’ for Financial Services Regulatory
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Data Protection and TMT
IFLR1000
‘Highly Regarded’ for Financial Services Regulatory
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for TMT
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Data Protection
RECENT RECOGNITION
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for TMT
Chambers Asia–Pacific Fintech Legal Guide
Ranked for Fintech
IFLR1000
‘Highly Regarded’ for Financial Services Regulatory
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Data Protection and TMT
IFLR1000
‘Highly Regarded’ for Financial Services Regulatory
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for TMT
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Data Protection