In a key appointment, the Central Government on Friday (July 25, 2025) nominated Anuradha Thakur (IAS:1994:HP), Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The nomination is effective from July 24, 2025, and will remain in force until further orders.
Thakur replaces Ajay Seth (IAS:1987:KN), former Secretary (DEA), who recently retired from government service.
This appointment strengthens the Finance Ministry’s representation on the RBI’s apex decision-making body, which plays a vital role in guiding India’s monetary and financial policies.