Sundararaman Ramamurthy

Managing Director & CEO
Bombay Stock Exchange

Shri Ramamurthy assumed charge as MD & CEO of BSE in January 2023 and has since led transformative initiatives across strategy, product innovation, regulatory engagement, and business development. Under his leadership, BSE has expanded its market offerings, embraced digital innovation, and strengthened its position in the global capital markets landscape.

He brings over four decades of experience in banking and capital markets, having held leadership roles across premier institutions. Prior to BSE, he served as MD & COO at Bank of America’s Indian operations, overseeing governance and control across banking and securities. His earlier tenure at NSE spanned close to 20 years, where he played a pivotal role in its evolution—particularly in derivatives, indices, data, and clearing operations.

His diverse experience spans:

  • Leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary teams
  • Stakeholder management and high corporate governance standards
  • Strategic interface with technology for innovation and system implementation
  • Business development and stringent compliance oversight
  • Organizational development, talent motivation, and business excellence

He began his career with leading banks including Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and IDBI. Shri Ramamurthy is a Cost Accountant, a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree. He also holds the prestigious Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification, underscoring his expertise in global risk management practices.

His visionary leadership has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards:

  • Visionary Leadership Award by State Bank of India.
  • CEO of the Year 2025 at the FOW Asia Pacific Awards.
  • Outstanding CEO of the Year in Capital Market – 2023 and 2024 by Eternal Corporate Media.