Shri Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty Appointed 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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