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Kamlesh Varshney Reappointed SEBI Whole-Time Member

21 September 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCEKamlesh VarshneyReappointed SEBIWhole-TimeMember21 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

SEBI’s Whole-Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney received an extended term.

Key facts

  • Post: Whole-Time Member (WTM) of SEBI; reappointed beyond 19 September 2026.
  • Term: until 4 August 2029 (age 65) or until further orders.
  • Background: 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service officer.
  • Joined SEBI as WTM in September 2023.

Areas handled

  • Market intermediaries.
  • Legal affairs.
  • Surveillance.
  • Information technology.

Exam angle

  • Regulator: SEBI.
  • Service background: IRS, 1990 batch.
  • Tenure end: 4 August 2029.

Test yourself

1. Kamlesh Chandra Varshney was reappointed to which post at SEBI?

He was reappointed as a Whole-Time Member.

2. Until which date will Kamlesh Chandra Varshney continue as SEBI WTM, unless ordered otherwise?

He continues until 4 August 2029, when he turns 65.

3. Kamlesh Chandra Varshney belongs to which service?

He is a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service officer.

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