Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Anuradha Thakur to Join SEBI and RBI Boards
Anuradha Thakur is taking over important roles in the government.
She will become a member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) boards, replacing Ajay Seth.
She is also the first woman to hold the position of Economic Affairs Secretary.
Her job will involve representing the government in these financial boards and potentially influencing credit ratings.
Anuradha Thakur will replace Ajay Seth on the SEBI board, effective July 1.
Thakur will also be included in the Central Board of the RBI; notification expected soon.
She will replace Ajay Seth in both roles as Seth retires on June 30.
Thakur is a 1994 batch IAS officer and the first woman Economic Affairs Secretary.
Her responsibilities include representing the government on SEBI and RBI boards.
- Who
- Anuradha Thakur is replacing Ajay Seth. Seth is retiring on June 30.
- What
- Anuradha Thakur is replacing Ajay Seth on the SEBI and RBI boards.
- When
- Effective July 1 for SEBI and soon for RBI.
- Where
- SEBI and RBI boards in India.
- Why
- To fill vacancies and represent the government on key regulatory boards.
- New Role
- SEBI and RBI Board Member
- Replaces
- Ajay Seth
- Effective Date
- July 1
- Outgoing Secretary
- Ajay Seth
- New Secretary
- Anuradha Thakur
- Thakur's previous role
- Additional Secretary in Corporate Affairs Ministry