🇮🇳 India’s Sanctions Risk Is Rising — But Confidence in Screening Is Low
In 2025, 96% of Indian financial executives expect financial crime risks to increase.
But only 36% believe their current compliance programs are strong enough to keep up.
This mismatch isn’t just alarming — it’s dangerous.
The Silent Threat: Sanctions Screening
India is increasingly navigating a complex web of U.S., EU, UN, and regional sanctions — from Russia-related restrictions to fast-evolving rules on entities tied to cybercrime and global security threats.
According to Kroll’s new financial crime report, Indian firms are bracing for more enforcement, particularly in areas tied to geopolitical risk.
Only 1 in 2 executives trust their organization’s sanctions screening systems.
Just 1 in 3 feel very prepared to handle fast-moving global developments.
Technology gaps remain one of the biggest obstacles to building effective programs.
As sanctions lists grow and shift — targeting entities in Russia, Iran, and emerging cybercrime syndicates — missing an update or screening error can mean blocked transactions, frozen accounts, or steep penalties.
And this pressure isn’t limited to big banks. Microfinance institutions and NBFCs, many of which serve high-risk regions or politically exposed clients, are increasingly in the crosshairs.
It isn’t just a theoretical risk.
Sanctions breaches are often accidental — a missed database update, a failure to screen new customers against an updated list, or reliance on tools that can’t keep pace. But the consequences are real: blocked transactions, reputational damage, or even regulatory fines.
And pressure is building: 55% of Indian compliance leaders expect enforcement action to increase in 2025.
Anqa Compliance: Real-Time Sanctions Screening That Fits
ANQA COMPLIANCE offers a sanctions screening platform built for India’s unique environment — with the speed, intelligence, and affordability that microfinance institutions, NBFCs, and professional service firms actually need.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Real-Time Screening
Identification of sanctions risk against current global and regional watchlists.
✅ Intelligent Name Matching
Advanced algorithms detect name variants, transliterations, and South Asian naming patterns, reducing false positives while improving accuracy.
✅ Risk-Based Screening
Customizable screening intensity based on customer profiles and transaction values, letting you prioritize high-risk activity without overloading your team.
✅ Full Coverage
Continuous updates from global sanctions and PEP databases — ensuring you don’t fall behind.
This Doesn’t Have to Be a Losing Battle
Most teams aren’t failing out of negligence — they’re overworked, under-resourced, or stuck using tools that weren’t built for them.
We believe compliance solutions should work at your pace, your size, and your budget.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Let Anqa Help You Get Ahead
Regulators won’t care that you were “just about to upgrade.”
The time to strengthen your sanctions screening is now.
👉 Explore Anqa’s screening platform
📩 Or get in touch to talk about setting up a system that’s built for Indian institutions — not just global giants.
