Grievance Redressal Policy

Platform Name: RinSetu

Operated by: Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited

CIN: U67100WB2022PTC254888

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: March 2025

Version: 2.0

1. Objective

The objective of this Grievance Redressal Policy ("Policy") is to establish an effective, transparent, and time-bound mechanism for receiving, acknowledging, investigating, and resolving complaints and grievances raised by customers of the RinSetu Platform.

This Policy has been formulated in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Non-Banking Financial Companies and Lending Service Providers, and reflects Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited's commitment to fair, dignified, and customer-centric service.

We believe that every grievance is an opportunity to improve. All complaints, regardless of their nature or outcome, are treated with the utmost seriousness and are used to continuously improve our processes and services.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all individuals who interact with the RinSetu Platform or avail services facilitated through it, including:

  • Loan applicants (whether approved, rejected, or pending)
  • Active borrowers with an ongoing loan account
  • Customers with closed or foreclosed loan accounts
  • Any member of the general public who has a concern regarding our practices or conduct

All employees, agents, collection personnel, and third-party representatives acting on behalf of Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited (RinSetu) are bound by this Policy.

3. Grievance Categories

Complaints and grievances are classified into the following categories for efficient routing and resolution:

Category Examples
Application Delay in processing, rejection without adequate reason, documentation issues, KYC failure
Disbursement Delay in disbursal, incorrect amount credited, disbursal to wrong account
Repayment EMI not reflecting, UPI Autopay failure, payment receipt not issued, excess deduction
Charges & Interest Undisclosed fees, incorrect interest calculation, wrongful penalty levy, disputed charges
Customer Service Staff behaviour, delayed response, communication issues, language barriers
Privacy & Data Unauthorised data sharing, unwanted marketing communications, suspected data breach
Recovery Conduct Harassment, calls outside permitted hours, contact with family members, coercive behaviour
Loan Account Statement errors, NOC not issued, incorrect credit bureau reporting

4. Grievance Channels

Customers may submit their grievances through any of the following channels:

4.1 Primary Channels

Channel Contact Details Availability
Email - Customer Support support@rinsetu.online 24 × 7
Email - Grievance / Nodal Officer nodal@rinsetu.online 24 × 7
In-App Chat RinSetu Mobile Application During business hours
Written / Post Grievance Officer, Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited, Room No. 1308, 13th Floor, Todi Mansion, 1 Lushun Sarani, Tiretta Bazar, Kolkata – 700073, West Bengal

4.2 Accessibility

  • Multi-language support is available in Hindi, English, and Bengali
  • Written grievances sent by post will be acknowledged within 3 working days of receipt
  • Customers with disabilities or those requiring assistance may request support through any of the above channels

5. Grievance Resolution Framework

All grievances follow a structured escalation framework. Customers are encouraged to first approach Level 1 before escalating, unless the matter is of an urgent or serious nature.

Level 1 - Customer Support Team (First Contact Resolution)

Target Resolution Time: Within 24 business hours

Process:

  1. Grievance received through any channel
  2. Registered in the CRM system and assigned a unique ticket number
  3. Acknowledgement sent via SMS and/or email within 2 hours of receipt
  4. Investigation conducted by the customer support team
  5. Resolution communicated to the customer with a clear explanation
  6. Ticket closed upon customer confirmation or after a reasonable period with no response

Escalation Trigger: If the grievance is not resolved within 24 hours, or if the customer is not satisfied with the resolution, the matter is escalated to Level 2.

Contact: support@rinsetu.online

Level 2 - Grievance / Nodal Officer (Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited)

Target Resolution Time: Within 7 working days of receipt

Process:

  1. Review of the Level 1 response and all supporting information
  2. Additional investigation conducted where required, including coordination with internal departments or the lending partner
  3. A written resolution is provided to the customer, with a full explanation of the decision
  4. If the customer remains unsatisfied, the escalation path to Level 3 (lending partner) and Level 4 (RBI Ombudsman) is clearly communicated

Escalation Trigger: If the grievance is not resolved within 7 working days, or if the customer is unsatisfied with the resolution.

Officer Details:

Name: Nishikanta Das

Designation: Grievance / Nodal Officer

Email: nodal@rinsetu.online

Address: Room No. 1308, 13th Floor, Todi Mansion, 1 Lushun Sarani, Tiretta Bazar, Kolkata – 700073, West Bengal

Level 3 - Customer Support / Nodal Officer (Blue Jay Finlease Private Limited / ZipLoan)

For grievances directly pertaining to the loan account, interest and charges, disbursal, or credit bureau reporting, customers may escalate to our lending partner:

Target Resolution Time: Within 15 working days

Customer Support:

Email: customer.care@ziploan.com

Phone: 011-4310 9577 (Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

Nodal Officer:

Email: nodal.officer@ziploan.com

Phone: 9818128000

Address: 809, 8th Floor, Padma Tower II, Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008

Escalation Trigger: If the grievance is not resolved within 15 working days or if the customer is unsatisfied with the resolution.

Level 4 - RBI Integrated Ombudsman

If the grievance remains unresolved within 30 days of the date of first complaint to RinSetu or Blue Jay Finlease Private Limited (ZipLoan), or if the customer is unsatisfied with the final resolution provided internally, the customer has the right to approach the Reserve Bank of India's Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, free of cost.

RBI Ombudsman:

Online Portal: https://cms.rbi.org.in

Toll-Free: 14448

Note: The RBI Ombudsman may be approached only after the internal grievance mechanism has been fully exhausted (i.e., a complaint has been lodged with the Company and either 30 days have elapsed without resolution, or the customer is not satisfied with the resolution provided).

6. Complaint Registration Process

6.1 Information Required

To enable prompt registration and investigation of your grievance, please provide the following information:

  1. Your full name and registered contact details (mobile number and email)
  2. Loan application number or loan account number (if applicable)
  3. A clear and detailed description of your grievance
  4. The date(s) on which the issue occurred
  5. Any supporting documents, screenshots, or evidence (if available)
  6. Your desired resolution

6.2 Acknowledgement

Upon receipt of a complaint:

  • A unique ticket number will be assigned immediately upon registration
  • An acknowledgement via SMS and/or email will be sent within 2 hours of receipt
  • The expected resolution timeline and escalation path will be communicated at the time of acknowledgement

7. Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Metric Target
Acknowledgement Within 2 hours of receipt
First substantive response Within 4 business hours
Level 1 resolution Within 24 business hours
Level 2 resolution Within 7 working days
Level 3 resolution (ZipLoan) Within 15 working days
External escalation (RBI) After 30 days if unresolved internally
Customer satisfaction target Above 95%

8. Customer Rights

8.1 Right to Information

Every customer has the right to:

  • Know the status of their complaint at any time by quoting their ticket number
  • Receive a copy of the written resolution letter upon request
  • Be informed of the reasons for any decision, including rejection of a complaint

8.2 Right to Appeal and Escalate

Every customer has the right to:

  • Appeal against a resolution they consider inadequate or unfair
  • Escalate their complaint to the next level in the grievance framework at any time
  • Approach external regulatory bodies, including the RBI Ombudsman, if internal resolution is unsatisfactory

8.3 Right to Compensation

Customers may be eligible for compensation in the following circumstances:

  • A financial loss has been demonstrably caused due to an error on our part
  • Unreasonable delay beyond the committed resolution timelines
  • Wrongful charges levied on the account
  • Proven data breach or misuse of personal data

9. Compensation Framework

The following indicative compensation may be applicable, subject to investigation and verification:

Issue Compensation
Loan disbursal delay exceeding 7 days (our fault) ₹500 per day of delay
Resolution delay beyond committed SLA ₹100 per day of delay
Wrongful or erroneous charges levied Full refund of the charge + ₹200
Proven personal data breach As assessed on a case-by-case basis

Compensation, where applicable, will be credited to the borrower's registered bank account or adjusted against outstanding dues, as appropriate. Compensation decisions are subject to internal review and approval.

10. Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting

10.1 Tracking

  • All grievances are logged in a centralised CRM system upon receipt
  • Customers can track the real-time status of their complaint using their ticket number
  • Automated escalation alerts are triggered if a grievance is approaching its SLA deadline without resolution

10.2 Analysis

  • A weekly grievance report is prepared by the customer support team, covering volume, categories, and resolution status
  • Root cause analysis is conducted for recurring or systemic issues
  • Trend identification and preventive action implementation are carried out on an ongoing basis

10.3 Management and Regulatory Reporting

  • A consolidated grievance report is submitted to senior management on a monthly basis
  • A summary report is presented to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis
  • An annual compliance report covering grievance data is submitted to the RBI as required under applicable guidelines

11. Staff Training

All personnel involved in grievance handling, customer support, and recovery operations undergo:

  • Initial onboarding training covering this Policy, the Fair Practices Code, and applicable RBI guidelines
  • Quarterly refresher training on regulatory updates and procedural changes
  • Soft skills and empathy training to ensure respectful and professional customer interactions
  • Escalation procedure training to ensure grievances are handled and routed efficiently

Adherence to this Policy is a condition of employment and engagement for all relevant personnel.

12. Policy Review

This Policy shall be reviewed annually, or more frequently if required by changes in:

  • RBI or other applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Customer feedback and grievance trend data
  • Internal audit findings
  • Industry best practices

Any material revisions to this Policy will be communicated to customers through the Platform and will be effective from the date of publication.

13. Contact Summary

Level Contact Target Timeline
Level 1 - Customer Support (RinSetu) support@rinsetu.online Within 24 business hours
Level 2 - Nodal Officer (RinSetu) Nishikanta Das | nodal@rinsetu.online Within 7 working days
Level 3 - ZipLoan Customer Support customer.care@ziploan.com | 011-4310 9577 Within 15 working days
Level 3 - ZipLoan Nodal Officer nodal.officer@ziploan.com | 9818128000 Within 15 working days
Level 4 - RBI Ombudsman cms.rbi.org.in | Toll-Free: 14448 If unresolved after 30 days

14. Full Contact Information

Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited (RinSetu)

  • CIN: U67100WB2022PTC254888
  • Registered Office: Room No. 1308, 13th Floor, Todi Mansion, 1 Lushun Sarani, Tiretta Bazar, Kolkata – 700073, West Bengal
  • Customer Support: support@rinsetu.online
  • Grievance / Nodal Officer: Nishikanta Das | nodal@rinsetu.online
  • Platform: rinsetu.online

Blue Jay Finlease Private Limited (ZipLoan)

  • CIN: U65910DL1996PTC083130
  • Registered Office: Flat No. 608, 5th Floor, Kailash Building, 26 K.G. Marg, New Delhi – 110001
  • Grievance / Nodal Office: 809, 8th Floor, Padma Tower II, Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008
  • Customer Care: customer.care@ziploan.com | 011-4310 9577 (Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • Nodal Officer: nodal.officer@ziploan.com | 9818128000
  • Website: https://ziploan.in

Approved by: Board of Directors, Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited

Approval Date: January 1, 2025 | Next Review Due: January 2026

Last Updated: March 2025 | Version 2.0 © 2025 Archway Commercial Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.