The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been a cornerstone in shaping and regulating India’s securities and commodity markets since its establishment on April 12, 1988. From its early days as an executive body to the acquisition of statutory powers in 1992, SEBI has been led by a succession of dynamic leaders who have guided the organization through numerous challenges and reforms. In this article, we provide an overview of the list of SEBI Chairpersons, spanning from its inception to the present day.
List of SEBI Chairmen Till September 2023
Here is the comprehensive list of SEBI chairpersons from 1988 to 2023, along with their respective tenures:
- Dr. S.A. Dave: April 12, 1988, to August 23, 1990
- Shri G.V. Ramakrishna: August 24, 1990, to January 17, 1994
- Shri S.S. Nadkarni: January 17, 1994, to January 31, 1995
- Shri D.R. Mehta: February 21, 1995, to February 20, 2002
- Shri G.N. Bajpai: February 20, 2002, to February 18, 2005
- Shri M. Damodaran: February 18, 2005, to February 18, 2008
- Shri C.B. Bhave: February 19, 2008, to February 17, 2011
- Shri U.K. Sinha: February 18, 2011, to March 1, 2017
- Shri Ajay Tyagi: March 1, 2017, to February 28, 2022
- Madhabi Puri Buch: February 28, 2022 – Incumbent
Understanding the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a regulatory authority founded in India on April 12, 1988. Its primary mission is to shape and oversee the securities and commodity markets within the country.
Pioneering Leadership: Dr. S.A. Dave as the First SEBI Chairman
Dr. S.A. Dave holds the distinction of being the inaugural chairman of SEBI, serving from April 12, 1988, to August 23, 1990. His tenure marked the inception of SEBI’s journey as a vital regulator of India’s financial markets.
