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Prakash Kumar Appointed as Whole-Time Member of SEBI.

Appointments | Dated: 27 Mar 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of seasoned financial bureaucrat Prakash Kumar as a Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He will supervise the investment management and corporate finance divisions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He holds a distinguished record from his tenure in the Ministry of Finance.
  • The appointment is for a standard contractual term of three years.
  • SEBI framework relies on multiple Whole-Time Members to regulate markets.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Prakash Kumar.
  • Role: Whole-Time Member.
  • Organization: SEBI.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the new Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) overseeing corporate finance?

Correct Answer: Prakash Kumar

🚀 Quick Recap:

About SEBI

  • Founded - 1992
  • Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra