Shri Prasanta Mahapatra Appointed as Executive Director of SEBI

Last updated: 04 August 2026

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Shri Prasanta Mahapatra has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai. In his new role, he will oversee the Corporation Finance Investigation Department and the Recovery and Refund Department. Mr. Mahapatra joined SEBI in April 1999 and has since gained extensive experience across various key departments, including Market Regulation and Investigation.

Shri Prasanta Mahapatra takes charge as Executive Director, SEBI

Shri Prasanta Mahapatratook charge as Executive Director, Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)in Mumbai. He will handle the Corporation Finance Investigation Department and Recovery and Refund Department of SEBI.

Prior to his promotion as Executive Director, Shri Mahapatrawas Chief General Manager and has handled diverse departments since joining SEBI in the year April 1999. He has served in various departments including Market Regulation Department, Investigation Department, Enquiries and Adjudication Department, Market Intermediaries Regulation and Supervision Department, Corporation Finance Department and Investment Management Department. He has also served at the Eastern Regional Office of the Board at Kolkata.

He has also been a member of various domestic policy making and advisory committees dealing with areas of mutual interest and cooperation with international Regulators.

Shri Prasanta Mahapatra holds Masters degree in Business Administration from Utkal University, Odisha.

Mumbai
August 03, 2026