From RBI To PMO: Shaktikanta Das’ New Role & Challenges Ahead

After six years of steering India’s monetary policy as RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das is taking on a new challenge — joining the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as Principal Secretary (Second) to Narendra Modi. But what does this shift mean for India’s economic future? Das, known for his pivotal role in managing demonetisation, COVID-19 stimulus measures, and inflation control, now has a broader mandate — shaping policies beyond just the financial sector. His tenure at the RBI revolutionized digital payments, tackled bad loans, and reinforced banking regulations, making India a global fintech leader. But his new role comes with fresh hurdles. With Trump Tariffs, global economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions looming, Das will need to hit the ground running. Join us as we decode Shaktikanta Das’ journey from North Block to Mint Street, and now to Lok Kalyan Marg — and what his appointment means for Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.