Shri Prasanta Mahapatra takes charge as Executive Director, SEBI
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Summary
Shri Prasanta Mahapatra takes charge as Executive Director, SEBI
Key Facts
TypeRelease
SourceSecurities and Exchange Board of India
PublishedMonday, 3 August 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Key Authorities
Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEA
Key Stakeholders
TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionWednesday, 5 August 2026via barandbench
Shri Prasanta Mahapatra takes charge as Executive Director, SEBI
Former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chief General Manager Prasanta Mahapatra has taken charge as an Executive Director of the markets regulator.In his new role, Mahapatra will handle SEBI’s Corporation Finance Investigation Department as well as its Recovery and Refund Department.Mahapatra joined SEBI in April 1999 and has worked across several departments during his tenure.These include the Market Regulation Department, Investigation Department, Enquiries and Adjudication Depar
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