Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a seasoned Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1987 Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a three-year term, effective February 27, 2025.
Professional Background✅
Finance Secretary:Prior to his SEBI appointment, Pandey served as India's Finance Secretary, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's financial policies.
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM):As Secretary of DIPAM from October 2019, he was instrumental in major disinvestment initiatives, notably the successful sale of Air India and the public listing of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).
Revenue Secretary: In January 2025, Pandey took on the additional role of Revenue Secretary, overseeing the Department of Revenue within the Ministry of Finance.
Educational Qualifications: 👨🏻🎓📚
Pandey holds a Master's degree in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and an MBA from the University of Birmingham, UK.
Notable Achievements: 🏅🏆
Air India Disinvestment:Successfully led the long-pending sale of the national carrier, Air India, marking a significant milestone in India's disinvestment program.
LIC Public Listing: Oversaw the public debut of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), one of the country's largest initial public offerings.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey's extensive experience in public finance and asset management is expected to bring a strategic perspective to SEBI, India's market regulator.
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