Madhabi Puri Buch is an Indian businesswoman who served as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2025. She was the first woman and the first person from the private sector to lead the position. Her tenure saw significant
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regulatory changes, including stricter rules for India’s derivatives markets to safeguard retail growth and the implementation of stricter corporate and fund house disclosures.
Prior to his role at SEBI, Buch held various positions in the financial sector, including serving as the CEO of ICICI Securities and working with Greater Pacific Capital in Singapore
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On February 27, 2025, the Indian government appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of SEBI, succeeding Buch
Recently, a special court in Mumbai directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau to register an FIR against Buch and five other officials in a case of alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations. The complaint alleged that with the active involvement of Buch and officials, a
company was fraudulently listed on the stock exchange, bypassing compliance requirements under the SEBI Act, 1992. The court found prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, which requires a fair and impartial investigation.
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A look at the tenure of Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman and private sector leader to head SEBI. From bold regulatory reforms to recent legal challenges, her impact on India’s financial markets and her work are some of the things to watch out for.
