New Delhi, April 14 -- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared a reshuffle of 48 senior bureaucrats on Monday, bringing in key allies and experienced administrators across the country's economic and administrative machinery. The move shows the government's intent to streamline policy execution across trade, finance, and infrastructure.

High-profile shifts include Hardik Satishchandra Shah's transition to private secretary to the prime minister, an important role at the joint secretary level within the PMO. Meanwhile, Jawahar Packirisamy takes the helm of the Marine Products Export Development Authority, a critical post as India eyes more aggressive targets in exports.

The restructuring also tar...