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NSE Appoints Injeti Srinivas as Public Interest Director on Board
Injeti Srinivas has been appointed as a Public Interest Director on the National Stock Exchange board. A former IFSCA chairman, he brings over four decades of regulatory experience. His potential candidacy for NSE chairman is subject to SEBI approval.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has appointed Injeti Srinivas as a Public Interest Director on its board. Srinivas, who previously chaired the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), might also be considered for the role of NSE chairman, pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), according to sources.
Srinivas, an IAS officer from the 1983 Odisha cadre, joined the NSE board on Tuesday. His appointment was confirmed by an update on the exchange's website. He has a distinguished career, having served as Corporate Affairs Secretary and as the founding chairperson of IFSCA, where he contributed significantly to institutional reforms and governance improvements.
Extensive Experience in Financial Regulation
With over 40 years of experience, Srinivas has expertise in corporate and financial regulation, industrial promotion, and various laws including corporate and insolvency law. His background also covers competition law, chartered accountancy, cost accountancy, company secretary laws, public policy, and international cooperation.
The NSE board comprises other notable public interest directors alongside Srinivas. These include Abhilasha Kumari, a retired Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court and former Judicial Member of the Lokpal of India; Mamata Biswal, a Professor of Law and ICSSR Senior Research Fellow at GNLU; S. Sudarshan, a Professor at IIT Bombay; S. Ravindran, a former Executive Director at Sebi; and Rajesh Gopinathan, who was previously the MD and CEO of Tata Consultancy Services.
Srinivas's potential consideration for the NSE chairman position highlights his significant contributions to financial governance. His extensive experience in regulatory frameworks and policy innovation positions him as a strong candidate for this role.
The inclusion of experienced professionals like Srinivas on the NSE board is expected to enhance governance standards. Their collective expertise is anticipated to contribute positively to the exchange's strategic direction and operational efficiency.
With inputs from PTI
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