India's appointment of former central bank governor Shaktikanta Das as a key aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforces his focus on the country's economy at a time when it is facing domestic and external challenges.

India appoints former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das as a second principal secretary to PM Narendra Modi, indicating a strong focus on economic management amidst internal and external challenges. Das' extensive economic experience from overseeing fiscal policies and facilitating government initiatives is expected to aid in economic recovery.

Shaktikanta Das, the former and 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ), is scheduled to take on a new, significant job as Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's Principal Secretary-2.Das was appointed as the RBI's 25th Governor on December 12,

Das will serve alongside the current Principal Secretary, Pramod Kumar Mishra, who has held the position since September 2019 and was reappointed in June 2024.

Never Lose Your Faith in India’s Destiny,” said Shaktikanta Das, the former and 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), who is all set to take on a new, pivotal role as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as principal secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a newly created post. His appointment is co-terminus with the PM's term and reflects his success during demonetisation and the COVID-19 lockdown.