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Updated: June 21, 2025 07:45
Leadership Shift at SEBI: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey is making waves not with large-scale crackdowns, but with a softer, more collaborative tone. Replacing Madhabi Puri Buch, who was infamous for her aggressive and muscular regulatory style, Pandey is signaling a shift towards balanced rule and empowerment from within.
New Vistas:
Upon assuming office on March 1, Pandey acknowledged SEBI staff's rich institutional legacy, an unprecedented show of modesty on the part of the regulators
His leadership style is being characterized as relaxed, participative, and based on mutual respect
Instead of micromanaging, he is encouraging independence and rewarding teamwork in public
Major Developments:
Along with the launch of investor platforms like SEBI Check and Valid UPI Handle, Pandey extended an invitation to the development team to the media, appreciating their work
His approach is distinct from Buch's era, which, while effective in reinforcing regulation, was seen by others to be overwhelming to stakeholders
Pandey's childhood has been marked by a focus on morale within and reassurance without
Strategic Outlook:
Pandey also possesses a strong administrative background to his credit, having overseen the IPO of LIC and privatization of Air India
He is supposed to weigh regulatory power against market growth, seeking reforms that are both effective and acceptable
His campaign slogan: regulation as a tool for an end, and not an end in itself
Tone and Temperament
The significance of his birth name, Tuhin—dew in Hindi—has been a metaphor for his leadership: soft, cool, and silently effective
His on-the-ground descriptions capture the shift from command-and-control to consult-and-collaborate
Market participants are guardedly optimistic about this new era of regulatory stewardship
Looking Ahead: With high-profile cases like the NSE IPO and co-location case settlements awaiting him, Pandey's manner will be tested in real time
His ability to simplify and reduce the regulatory drag can re-write SEBI's interaction with India Inc
The next few months will determine whether this light hand can result in severe repercussions
Sources: Moneycontrol, Financial Express, Hindustan Times, SEBI Press Release
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