Sethurathnam Ravi

Mr
Sethurathnam Ravi[1]
Former Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Born12 July 1959
Delhi
Other namesS Ravi
CitizenshipIndian
EducationBachelor's and Master's in Commerce from Durgavati University, Madhya Pradesh[2]
Alma materDurgavati University, Madhya Pradesh
Occupation(s)Chartered Accountant, Promoter, Managing Partner
Known forFormer Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)[3]
Board member ofIDBI Bank, LIC, ONGC, BHEL, SBI Payments Services Pvt. Ltd, Tourism Finance Corporation of India, PCBL, EbixCash Private Limited[4]
SpouseBhuvana Ravi
ChildrenAbhishek Ravi, Akshay Ravi
Parents
  • Dr. T. S. Sethurathnam (father)
  • Sakuntala Sethurathnam (mother)
Websitehttps://sethurathnamravi.com/

Sethurathnam Ravi, also known as S Ravi, is an Indian chartered accountant (CA), the promoter and managing partner of Ravi Rajan & Co. LLP, and the former Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).[5][6] He is a prominent figure in the Indian financial sector and serves on the boards of numerous companies and organizations.[7]

Early life and education

Sethurathnam Ravi completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Commerce from Durgavati University, Madhya Pradesh.[8] He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds qualifications as an Information Systems Auditor (DISA). Ravi is also an Insolvency Resolution Professional registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.[9]

Career

Ravi has held significant positions throughout his career, most notably as the Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).[10] He has served on the boards of several prominent institutions, including IDBI Bank, LIC, ONGC, BHEL, and others.[11] Ravi has also been a member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Takeover Panel and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).[12]

In 2003, Ravi was appointed by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Chairman of the Technical Experts Committee for the strategic turnaround of Punjab & Sind Bank. In 2019, he joined the board of SBI Payments Services Pvt. Ltd as a Director.[13]

Additionally, Ravi has been associated with various organizations in senior roles. He served on the boards of UTI Company Pvt Ltd., SMERA Ratings, SBI-SG Global Securities, STCI Finance, and BOI Merchant Bankers. In June 2021, he was appointed as an independent director of EbixCash Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ebix, Inc.[14][15]

Ravi is a frequent speaker at industry events organized by regulatory bodies such as ICAI, RBI, and SEBI. His expertise spans corporate governance, financial regulations, and the capital markets.[16]

Recent appointments

In 2023, Ravi was appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Board of PCBL for an initial term of five consecutive years, starting on 15 March 2023.[17]

Personal life

Ravi was born to Dr. T. S. Sethurathnam and Mrs. Sakuntala Sethurathnam. His father, Dr. T. S. Sethurathnam, was the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board and BSES.[18][19] Ravi is married to Mrs. Bhuvana Ravi, and they have two children, Abhishek Ravi and Akshay Ravi.[20]

Interests and advocacy

Sethurathnam Ravi is passionate about sports, gender equality, global climate change, and universal education. He is actively involved in causes that promote social justice and environmental sustainability.[21]

References

  1. ^ https://sethurathnamravi.com/biography/
  2. ^ https://www.profileage.com/profile/sethurathnam-ravi/
  3. ^ https://zeenews.india.com/india/family-businesses-must-have-a-succession-plan-sethurathnam-ravi-former-chairman-bse-2780441.html
  4. ^ https://sccms.adityabirlacapital.com/board-of-directors/sethurathnam-ravi
  5. ^ "Sethurathnam Ravi: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  6. ^ "BSE appoints S Ravi as its new chairman". The Economic Times. 14 November 2017. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd". www.tfciltd.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Sethurathnam Ravi: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Our banks should come together overseas". BusinessLine. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  10. ^ "BSE ने एस रवि को नियुक्त किया नया चेयरमैन -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Neo banks can change banking landscape; why year 2021 will be crucial for Indian banks | INTERVIEW". Financialexpress. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Our banks should come together overseas". BusinessLine. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  13. ^ "SBI PAYMENT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | Investors, Shareholders, Directors and Contact Details | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  14. ^ "Tech 25 Class of 2021 - Sethurathnam Ravi". www.entrepreneurindia.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  15. ^ "EbixCash appoints S Ravi as independent director ahead of an India IPO". The Economic Times. 7 June 2021. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Sethurathnam Ravi, Ravi Rajan & Co: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  17. ^ "PCBL News - PCBL Announcement, Latest News on PCBL". The Economic Times. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  18. ^ "TS Sethuratnam: ऊर्जा के क्षेत्र में अलग पहचान बना चुके डॉ. टीएस सेतुरत्नम नहीं रहे, 95 वर्ष की उम्र में निधन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Dr T S Sethurathnam The Hero Who Revolutionised The Power Sector In India - Taazakhabar News". 12 January 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  20. ^ "Dr. TS Sethuratnam, who made a name for himself in energy sector, passes away". TheDailyGuardian. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  21. ^ "Biography". Sethurathnam Ravi (S Ravi). Retrieved 5 December 2024.