SEBI Appoints Dr Sadanand S. Date as Executive Director

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SEBI Executive Director Sadanand Date

Press Release No.17/2026, Dated: 13.03.2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the appointment of Dr Sadanand S. Date as Executive Director, effective 4 March 2026.

1. Role and Responsibilities

In his new role, Dr Date will head SEBI’s Investigations Department, which is responsible for:

  • Investigating violations in the securities market
  • Handling cases related to market abuse, fraud, and insider trading
  • Strengthening enforcement and regulatory oversight

2. Professional Background

Dr Sadanand S. Date is a 2007-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Uttarakhand cadre.

He has previously served on central deputation at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), where he handled key responsibilities across:

  • Economic offences
  • Special crime investigations
  • Anti-corruption cases

3. Experience in State Policing

In addition to his central deputation, Dr Date has held several leadership positions in the Uttarakhand Police, contributing to law enforcement and administrative functions at the state level.

4. Significance of the Appointment

The appointment of Dr Date brings extensive experience in investigation, enforcement, and regulatory action to SEBI. His background in handling complex economic and financial crime cases is expected to strengthen SEBI’s investigative capabilities and enforcement framework in the securities market.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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