Das joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1980 as an officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. His tenure as RBI Governor ended in December 2024.

In his distinguished service of 44 years, Das held several key post during demonetisation and other challenging phases. As RBI Governor, he cut the policy repo rate to a historic low of 4 per cent, continuing with the low-interest rate regime for almost two years to help the economy hit badly by the Covid lockdown.

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, who demitted office in December 2024 and headed the central bank during the Covid pandemic, was on Saturday appointed the second Principal Secretary 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.

The appointment comes after Das finished his second term at the helm of the Reserve Bank of India in December last year, where he oversaw monetary policy, debt and forex markets, along with financial

Shaktikanta Das, the former RBI Governor, has been appointed as Principal Secretary II to PM Narendra Modi. A veteran Indian Administrative Service officer, Das has a rich experience in governance, having held pivotal roles in finance,

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Modi. Das' appointment comes at a time when the Indian government is working to boost its economic policies and financial governance.