Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as SEBI Chairman

On 27th February 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial tenure of three years.

Pandey will take over from Madhabi Puri Buch, whose term as SEBI Chairperson ends on March 1, 2025.
The SEBI Chairperson has the option to receive a salary equivalent to a Secretary to the Government of India or a consolidated pay of Rs. 5,62,500 per month, excluding housing and car allowances.
Madhabi Puri Buch made history as the first woman and private sector professional to head SEBI, serving from March 2022.