Anuradha Thakur has been appointed as a director on the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career. Currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Thakur becomes the first woman to occupy this high-ranking position. “As per convention, the Economic Affairs Secretary serves as an ex-officio member of the RBI board,” positioning her automatically on the central board.
In addition to her new role at RBI, Thakur recently joined the board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), further expanding her influence across India’s financial regulatory landscape. Her current responsibilities place her at the heart of economic policymaking and financial oversight in the country.
Thakur’s career in public service spans several senior positions across key government departments. She has served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and held the position of Director at the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), where she worked on major corporate governance and compliance issues. Her tenure as Joint Secretary at the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) was particularly notable. During this time, she played a critical role in major initiatives such as the disinvestment of Air India and the launch of the Bharat Bond Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)—two landmark projects in India’s economic reform journey.
Her appointment to the RBI board reinforces the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure experienced leadership in key financial institutions. With her deep understanding of economic policy, corporate regulation, and strategic asset management, Thakur is expected to contribute meaningfully to the central bank’s policy direction and governance.
Thakur’s dual role on both the RBI and SEBI boards reflects her expanding responsibilities in shaping India’s financial systems at the highest level. As the first woman Economic Affairs Secretary to join the RBI board, her appointment also represents a step forward in gender representation at the top echelons of India’s financial institutions.
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