**Summary:**
Shri Sanjay Chandrakant Purao has assumed the role of Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, effective August 22, 2025. In this capacity, he will oversee the Corporation Finance Investigation Department, Recovery and Refund Department, and Internal Inspection Department. Mr. Purao's promotion follows his tenure as Chief General Manager, during which he managed a variety of departments since joining SEBI in 1996. His experience includes roles within the Integrated Surveillance Department, Corporation Finance Investigation Department, Market Regulation Department, Investment Management Department, and Corporation Finance Department. He also previously headed SEBI's Hyderabad office. Mr. Purao has participated in domestic and international policy and advisory committees focused on areas of mutual interest and collaboration with international regulators. He holds an Engineering Degree and a Post Graduate Masters in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai.
Key Entities Referenced
Sanjay Chandrakant Purao: Executive Director, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): Regulatory body for the securities market in India.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: City in India where Shri Sanjay Chandrakant Purao took charge.
Corporation Finance Investigation Department: Department of SEBI that Shri Purao will handle.
Recovery and Refund Department: Department of SEBI that Shri Purao will handle.
Internal Inspection Department: Department of SEBI that Shri Purao will handle.
Hyderabad, Telangana: Office of SEBI that Shri Purao has headed.
University of Mumbai: Educational institution from which Mr. Purao holds a Post Graduate Masters in Management Studies.
PR No.56/2025
Shri Sanjay Chandrakant Purao takes charge as Executive Director, SEBI
Shri Sanjay Chandrakant Purao took charge as Executive Director, Securities and
Exchange Board of India in Mumbai. He will handle the Corporation Finance
Investigation Department, Recovery and Refund Department and Internal Inspection
Department of SEBI.
Prior to his promotion as Executive Director, Shri Purao was Chief General Manager
and has handled diverse departments since joining SEBI in the year 1996. He has
served in various departments including Integrated Surveillance Department,
Corporation Finance Investigation Department, Market Regulation Department,
Investment Management Department and Corporation Finance Department. He has
also headed the Hyderabad office of the Board.
He has also been a member of various domestic policy making and advisory
committees as well as international committees, dealing with areas of mutual interest
and cooperation with International Regulators.
Mr. Purao holds an Engineering Degree as well as a Post Graduate Masters in
Management Studies from the University of Mumbai.
Mumbai
August 22, 2025
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