CDSL Appoints Farokh Patel as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer
CDSL announced the appointment of Shri Farokh Patel as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer, effective September 01, 2026. Smt. Nayana Ovalekar will cease to hold the position on August 31, 2026. Patel has 31 years of experience and has been with CDSL for 22 years.
A change in key compliance roles can have a medium-term impact on regulatory adherence and internal governance.
The announcement details a routine management change with no immediate financial or significant strategic implications, hence it is neutral.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) announced a significant change in its senior management. Shri Farokh Patel has been appointed as the new Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer of the Company, effective September 01, 2026. This appointment designates him as Senior Management Personnel as per SEBI Listing Regulations and Key Management Personnel as per SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Concurrently, Smt. Nayana Ovalekar will be stepping down from her role as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer. Her cessation from the position will be effective from the close of business hours on August 31, 2026. The company had previously intimated this change on June 19, 2026.
Shri Farokh Patel, aged 51, brings extensive experience to this role, holding a Master of Commerce degree and approximately 31 years of work experience. He has been associated with CDSL for 22 years, previously serving as Senior Vice President - Audit, Inspection & Compliance. His prior experience includes working with reputable organizations such as Stockholding Corporation of India Ltd. and S B Billimoria & Co.
The board meeting where these decisions were finalized commenced at 10:00 A.M. IST and concluded at 01:55 P.M. IST on August 27, 2026. Further details as required by SEBI regulations are attached as Annexure-I.
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