Ashwani Bhatia Appointed as Chairman of SEBI.

Appointments | Dated: 18 May 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet officially approved the highly prestigious appointment of seasoned financial regulator Ashwani Bhatia as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Madhabi Puri Buch after the successful completion of her term.
  • He formerly served brilliantly as a Whole Time Member at SEBI and MD at SBI.
  • The appointment strictly applies for a standard operational period of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Ashwani Bhatia.
  • Role: Chairman.
  • Organization: SEBI.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed by the government as the entirely new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

Correct Answer: Ashwani Bhatia

🚀 Quick Recap:

About SEBI

  • Full Form - Securities and Exchange Board of India
  • Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra