The following four are the more important cabinet committees: 

• The Political Affairs Committee deals with all policy matters pertaining to domestic and foreign affairs. 
• The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates the governmental activities in the economic sphere. 
• Appointments Committee decides all higher level appointments in the Central Secretariat, Public Enterprises, Banks and Financial Institutions. 

• Parliamentary Affairs Committee looks after the progress of government business in the Parliament. 

Source: Laxmikanth