Executive Powers of the President: 

The highest executive power of the union lies in the President. He uses it by himself or by his subordinate officers. All the officers of the union are his subordinate officers. The constitution provides a council of Ministers to the President to give ‘help and counseling’ in conducting of his duties. Its head is the Prime Minister. Unlike the United States, the President of India is only a constitutional head. His executive powers are virtually used by the federal council of Ministers. 

The President has the following major executive powers : 

1. The entire work of governance will be done in the name of the President. 

2. He can create rules to enable smooth governance. 

3. The President will have complete control over the states ruled by the centre. 

4. He welcomes the ambassadors arriving form other countries and they present their credentials to him. 

5. The appointment of officers of the Indian Union is also done by the President.