Suresh Shankar Nadkarni
| Suresh Shankar Nadkarni | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 1934 Khushab, British India |
| Died | February 1, 1995 |
| Occupation |
Banker Corporate executive |
| Known for | Banking and securities |
| Awards |
Padma Bhushan Goa World Man of the Year Award |
Suresh Shankar Nadkarni (1934–1995) was an Indian banker, corporate executive and the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).[1] Prior to his assignment with SEBI, he headed the Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) and the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).[2] He was also serving as a director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) since 1993.[3][4] He was credited with efforts in streamlining the Indian securities market and in introducing measures to prevent illegal trading of Stocks,[1] including forward trading.[5] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1989, for his contributions to society,[6] making him the first banker to receive the honor.[2] In 1992, he was chosen as the Goa World Man of the Year by Goa Today Magazine.[7] He died on 1 February 1995, at the age of 60, succumbing to a heart attack.[1][8]
References
- 1 2 3 "Suresh Shankar Nadkarni; Indian Securities Official, 61". New York Times. 1 February 1995. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- 1 2 Gita Piramal (14 October 2000). Business Maharajas. Penguin Books Limited. pp. 254–. ISBN 978-93-5118-739-4.
- ↑ "People". Solid Business UK. 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Director Info - Suresh Shankar NADKARNI". Companies House. 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Forward trading urged for India". South China Morning Post. 6 February 1995. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ↑ "MAN OF THE YEAR". Goa Today. August 1996. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Deaths". Tulsa World. 1 February 1995. Retrieved May 11, 2016.