The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Limited announced that at its board meeting held on November 23, 2022, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Chandra Iyengar as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Woman Director on the Board of the Corporation with effect from 23rd November, 2022. Appointed as Additional Director in the category of Independent Woman Director with effect from 23rd November, 2022 for a period upto 5 years subject to approval of Members in the upcoming General Meeting or 3 months from the date of appointment whichever is earlier. Mrs. Chandra Iyengar holds degree in MA from Miranda House, New Delhi and is an officer of the 1973 batch of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).

Over the course of her career, she has led several departments in the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of India, such as Women & Child Development, Higher & Technical Education, Rural Development, and Health. As the Secretary for Women & Child Development for the Government of Maharashtra, she was responsible for drafting and implementing the first-ever state policy for women's empowerment in India. She has served as Additional Chief Secretary - Home Ministry for the Government of Maharashtra and as a Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and also as a Chairperson for the Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Commission (MERC).