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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the main organization that controls and manages India’s share market. It makes sure that investors are protected and companies follow fair trading rules. Over the years, SEBI has had several chairpersons who have played important roles in shaping India’s financial system. Let’s look at the list of SEBI chairmen till 2025.

List of SEBI Chairman Till 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has had several chairmen who helped guide and strengthen India’s financial markets. Here is a list of all SEBI chairmen till 2025.

S. No. Chairman Tenure
1. Dr. S.A. Dave 12th April 1988 to 23rd August 1990
2. Shri G.V. Ramakrishna 24th August 1990 to 17th January 1994
3. Shri S.S. Nadkarni 17th January 1994 to 31st January 1995
4. Shri D.R. Mehta 21st February 1995 to 20th February 2002
5. Shri G.N. Bajpai 20th February 2002 to 18th February 2005
6. Shri M. Damodaran 18th February 2005 to 18th February 2008
7. Shri C.B. Bhave 19th February 2008 to 17th February 2011
8. Shri U.K. Sinha 18th February 2011 to 01st March 2017
9. Shri Ajay Tyagi 01st March 2017 to 28th February 2022
10. Madhabi Puri Buch 1th March 2022 – 28th February 2025
11. Tuhin Kanta Pandey 1 March 2025 – Incumbent

First Chairman of SEBI

Dr. S. A. Dave served as the first chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from April 1988 to August 1990. He played a key role in laying the foundation for SEBI as India’s main market regulator. Before this, he held important positions such as Chairman of the Unit Trust of India (UTI) and Deputy Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Current Chairperson of SEBI

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, born on July 8, 1965, is a retired IAS officer from the 1987 Odisha cadre. He became the 11th and current Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 1, 2025. Before this role, he served as Finance Secretary and Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

 

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FAQs

What is the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a regulating body established in India on 12th April 1988. It plays a crucial role in shaping and regulating the securities and commodity markets in India.

Who was the first chairman of SEBI and what was their tenure?

Dr. S.A. Dave was the first chairman of SEBI, serving from 12th April 1988 to 23rd August 1990.

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