The Securities and Exchange Board of India announced that Dr. Sadanand S. Date took charge as Executive Director in Mumbai on 4 March 2026 and will handle SEBI’s Investigations Department. Date is a 2007-batch Indian Police Service officer from the Uttarakhand cadre and previously served on central deputation to the Central Bureau of Investigation, including as head of branch for the Economic Offences Branch, Special Crime Branch, Special Task Branch and Anti-Corruption Branch in CBI Mumbai. His earlier postings included superintendent-level leadership roles across multiple Uttarakhand districts and a brief stint as Inspector General (Headquarters)/Director Traffic; he holds an MBBS degree, a Master’s Degree in Police Management, MA (Economics), LLB and LLM, Certified Fraud Examiner credentials, and the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Securities & Exchange Board of India 2026-03-13
Securities and Exchange Board of India appoints Dr. Sadanand S. Date as Executive Director to head the Investigations Department
Dr. Sadanand S. Date has been appointed as Executive Director of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, overseeing the Investigations Department. Date, a 2007-batch Indian Police Service officer, previously served in various leadership roles within the Central Bureau of Investigation and holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications.