A listed entity is required by the SEBI (LOD

Regulation 6 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 requires a listed entity to appoint a COMPLIANCE OFFICER - who, for a listed company, is its company secretary (or a key managerial personnel where no company secretary, in the manner provided) - responsible for ensuring compliance with the LODR Regulations, obligation of the entity's corporate-governance obligations, and liaisoning with the stock exchanges and SEBI. The compliance officer thus anchors the entity's regulatory interface. The auditor, CFO and promoter have distinct roles. The compliance-officer appointment is a foundational governance requirement.