SEBI Appoints Pradhan, Pandey & Purao as Executive Directors

Current Context: On 22 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) appointed Amit Pradhan, Avneesh Pandey, and Sanjay Chandrakant Purao as Executive Directors.

• Amit Pradhan will head the Legal Affairs and Prosecution & Settlement Departments, bringing 28 years of regulatory experience.
• Avneesh Pandey will lead the Information Technology Department, with expertise in SupTech, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.
• Sanjay Purao will oversee Corporate Finance Investigation, Recovery & Refund, and Internal Investigation Departments, leveraging his long tenure since 1996.

Question:

Q.1 On 22 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) appointed how many new Executive Directors?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

Answer: b) SEBI appointed Amit Pradhan, Avneesh Pandey, and Sanjay Chandrakant Purao as Executive Directors.