Mumbai: Sadanand S Date, a 2007-batch IPS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, has taken charge as Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), where he will head the regulator’s Investigations Department.
SEBI announced in an official release that Date assumed office in Mumbai on March 4 and will oversee investigations into securities law violations and market misconduct.
Will Lead SEBI’s Investigations Department
As Executive Director, Date will supervise one of SEBI’s most critical functions — investigating possible cases involving:
• insider trading
• market manipulation
• securities fraud
• disclosure violations
• corporate misconduct
The Investigations Department forms the core of SEBI’s enforcement architecture.
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From CBI to SEBI
Before joining SEBI, Date was serving on central deputation with the Central Bureau of Investigation.
During his CBI tenure in Mumbai, he held several key assignments.
Major CBI Roles
• Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Branch
• Superintendent of Police, Bank Securities & Fraud Cell
• Head of Economic Offences Branch
• Head of Special Crime Branch
• Head of Special Task Branch
• Head of Anti-Corruption Branch
These assignments gave him extensive exposure to complex financial and corruption investigations.
Strong Field Experience in Uttarakhand Police
Before central deputation, Date served in several important district postings in Uttarakhand Police.
Districts Where He Served as SP / SSP
• Uttarkashi
• Nainital
• Haridwar
• Udham Singh Nagar
• Dehradun
He later also served as:
• Inspector General (Headquarters)
• Director Traffic
A Rare Academic Profile
Date has one of the most diverse academic backgrounds among serving IPS officers.
Educational Qualifications
• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
• Master’s in Police Management from Osmania University
• MA (Economics) from University of Mumbai
• LLB from University of Mumbai
• LLM from University of Mumbai
Certified Fraud Examiner
He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) — a qualification highly relevant to SEBI’s investigative role in financial fraud cases.
This certification is particularly significant for handling sophisticated market misconduct.
Recipient of President’s Police Medal
Date has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service, recognising his professional contributions in policing and investigations.
Why This Appointment Matters
SEBI’s Executive Directors play a crucial role in supervising:
• investigations
• enforcement
• market surveillance
• corporate disclosures
Date’s combined experience in policing, anti-corruption probes and financial crime investigation is expected to strengthen SEBI’s enforcement capability.
About SEBI
Securities and Exchange Board of India is India’s securities market regulator.
It was established in 1988 and granted statutory powers in 1992.
SEBI regulates:
• stock markets
• mutual funds
• bonds
• intermediaries
• listed companies
Its main role is to ensure transparency and protect investors.
