Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty Appointed as SEBI Whole-Time Member

Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty Appointed as SEBI Whole-Time Member

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: March 27 2026

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The Government of India appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty (KV Ramana Murty) as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a tenure of three years. The appointment was notified on March 25, 2026.

Background: Murty previously served as Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts under the Ministry of Defence, with expertise in high-value financial management, auditing, and accountability.

Significance:

  • SEBI (established 1988, statutory powers in 1992) regulates securities markets, protects investors, and oversees intermediaries.
  • Whole-time members contribute to policy formulation, enforcement, and supervision.
  • His public finance and auditing experience is expected to strengthen regulatory efficiency, risk management, and governance amid growing retail participation and market complexity.
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