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Arvind Shrivastava Officially Assumes Role as India’s Revenue Secretary

Shrivastava, a 1994-batch IAS officer, steps into the critical Finance Ministry role following ACC approval and interim arrangements.

Arvind Shrivastava after taking charge as India’s next revenue secretary. (Finance Ministry)
Arvind Shrivastava (photo:Pib)
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Overview

  • Arvind Shrivastava, a Karnataka-cadre IAS officer from the 1994 batch, formally took charge as Revenue Secretary on May 1, 2025.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Shrivastava’s appointment on April 18, ensuring a smooth leadership transition in the Department of Revenue.
  • His career includes key roles as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and as Joint Secretary in the Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs.
  • Shrivastava also held international and state-level positions, including Development Officer at the Asian Development Bank and Secretary roles in Bengaluru’s Finance and Urban Development departments.
  • The vacancy arose after Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s February 27 appointment as SEBI chairman, with Ajay Seth managing interim responsibilities until Shrivastava’s assumption of the role.