Shri Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty Appointed SEBI Whole-Time Member

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KVR Murty SEBI Whole Time Member

Notification No. S.O. 1554(E); Dated: 24.03.2026

The Central Government has appointed Shri Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty, former Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ministry of Defence, as a Whole-Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

1. Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be valid for:

  • A period of three years from the date of assumption of charge, or
  • Until further orders

Whichever is earlier.

2. Professional Background

Shri Murty brings significant experience from his tenure in the Ministry of Defence, particularly in:

  • Financial administration
  • Public sector accounting and audit
  • Government financial systems and controls

3. Role as Whole-Time Member

As a Whole-Time Member of SEBI, he will be involved in:

  • Policy formulation and regulatory decision-making
  • Oversight of securities market operations and intermediaries
  • Strengthening compliance, governance, and enforcement frameworks

4. Significance of the Appointment

The appointment is expected to:

  • Bring administrative and financial expertise to SEBI’s leadership
  • Strengthen regulatory oversight and institutional capacity
  • Support SEBI’s mandate of ensuring market integrity and investor protection

This addition to SEBI’s leadership underscores the Government’s focus on reinforcing the regulatory framework of India’s capital markets.

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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:

  • The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources
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