Usha Ananthasubramanian


Usha Ananthasubramanian is the former managing director and chief executive officer of the Allahabad Bank,

Education and early career

Ananthasubramanian holds a master's degree in statistics from the University of Madras and a master's degree in Ancient Indian culture from University of Mumbai
Her background in statistics helped her get her first job as a specialist in the actuarial department with Life Insurance Corporation, while her understanding of Ancient Indian Culture gave her a deeper insight into understanding risk. She was charged by the CBI for the Nirav Modi fraud case during her tenure at PNB

Career in banking

Ananthasubramanian started her career in banking in February 1982, when she joined the Bank of Baroda as a specialist officer in its planning stream.
Prior to joining Bhartiya Mahila Bank, Ananthasubramanian worked at Punjab National Bank and was recognised in the following roles:
She was ranked the 19th Most Powerful Woman in business by Fortune India First women CHAIRMAN of IBA

Bhartiya Mahila Bank

With a banking career spanning over 31 years, Ananthasubramanian was nominated as leader of the core management team constituted by the Ministry of Finance for coordinating the process of establishment of the Women's Bank