Government has appointed K.V. Ramana Murthy as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI for a period of three years

¨     The government has appointed K.V. Ramana Murthy as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI for a period of three years. Learn about his background, role, and significance for India's capital markets.

¨     Strengthening India's financial regulatory framework, the government has appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murthy as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). This announcement was made on March 25, 2026, and Murthy will serve in this capacity for a three-year tenure.

¨     This move will bolster the leadership of India's capital markets regulator. His appointment fills a significant vacancy and restores SEBI's full operational capacity during this critical period for the market.

Who is K.V. Ramana Murthy?

¨     Kompella Venkata Ramana Murthy is a senior government official and a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). He possesses extensive experience in public finance, auditing, and government accounting.

¨     Previously, he served as the Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts under the Ministry of Defence. His expertise in financial systems and governance is expected to strengthen SEBI's regulatory framework.

¨     Although he is not new to SEBI, he has previously served as a Part-Time Board Member, representing the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.