Sitharaman wishes Sebi chairperson speedy recovery

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday wished Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch a speedy recovery from Covid.

Buch was scheduled to attend the event -- 'India's Economic Journey@75' -- being jointly organised by the Department of Economic Affairs and Sebi as part of the iconic week celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

''I wish the Sebi chairperson quick recovery. I wished she had been here, she could have participated... I am sure she will get well soon,'' Sitharaman said in her address at the event.

During the event, the minister launched 'NETRA (New e-Tracking and Remote Administration)' portal and mobile application for Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS).