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Tuhin Kanta Pandey: New SEBI Chairman, Key Achievements & Future Plans

Date: 28-feb-2025

Tuhin Kanta Pandey: New SEBI Chairman, Key Achievements & Future Plans

Tuhin Kanta Pandey: The New SEBI Chairman

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a 1987 batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a three-year term, starting March 1, 2025. He succeeds Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman SEBI chief.

Who is Tuhin Kanta Pandey?

Tuhin Kanta Pandey is a veteran bureaucrat with decades of experience in finance, investment, and public asset management. Before his appointment as SEBI chairman, he served as the Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), where he played a crucial role in India's major disinvestment initiatives, including the privatization of Air India.

Professional Background

  • Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary – Led key financial policy decisions for India.
  • DIPAM Secretary – Spearheaded the privatization of Air India and managed public asset sales.
  • Department of Public Enterprises – Oversaw reforms in India's public sector enterprises.

Key Achievements

1. Air India Privatization

As DIPAM Secretary, Pandey led the historic privatization of Air India, successfully transferring the airline back to the Tata Group.

2. Role in Union Budget 2025-26

He was instrumental in shaping the Union Budget, which introduced ₹1 lakh crore in tax relief for the middle class.

3. New Income Tax Bill

Pandey played a key role in drafting the new Income Tax Bill, aimed at replacing the outdated 1961 Income Tax Act.

Education and Expertise

  • Master's in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • MBA from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Future of SEBI Under Pandey’s Leadership

With his vast experience in financial governance, Pandey is expected to bring major reforms in India's securities market. His expertise in investment policy, taxation, and asset management positions him as a strong leader to drive SEBI’s regulatory and developmental objectives.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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