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Piyush Goyal
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- Born 13 June 1964
- Age 60
- Birth Place Mumbai, Maharashtra India
- Profession Chartered Accountant, Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Union Minister Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public Distribution 8 October 2020 - 10 June 2024, Union Minister Of Textiles 7 July 2021 - 10 June 2024, 28th Leader Of The House In Rajya Sabha 14 July 2021 - 4 June 2024, Indian Emissary To The G20 & G7 7 September 2021 - 7 July 2022, Deputy Leader Of The House In Rajya Sabha 12 June 2019 - 13 July 2021, Union Minister Of Railways 3 September 2017 - 7 July 2021, Union Minister Of Coal 26 May 2014 - 31 May 2019, Union Minister Of Finance & Corporate Affairs 14 May 2018 - 23 August 2018, Union Minister Of Mines (Independent Charge) 5 July 2016 - 3 September 2017, Union Minister Of New And Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) 26 May 2014 - 3 September 2017, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 5 July 2010 - 4 June 2024
- Residence 8, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Piyush Goyal BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 02 Feb 2025
Piyush Goyal: A Profile in Power Born June 13, 1964, Piyush Goyal’s political career is marked by a steady ascent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Currently serving as Minister of Commerce and Industry since 2019, his portfolio has also encompassed Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and ...
Piyush Goyal PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Ved Prakash Goyal |
| Mother | Chandrakanta Goyal |
| Spouse | Seema Goyal |
| Education | HR College (B.Com), Government Law College (L.L.B), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (C.A) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Piyush Goyal
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 5 July 2010 - Present |
| Minister of Finance | 23 January 2019 - 15 February 2019 |
| Minister of Textiles | 7 July 2021 - Present |
| Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | 8 October 2020 - Present |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry | 30 May 2019 - Present |
PIYUSH GOYAL NEWS
Piyush Goyal at Idea Exchange: ‘We haven’t put Kejriwal in jail. The law is catching up with those who did wrongs’
April 01, 2024 7:07 am
Piyush Goyal is a top-rung BJP leader and is currently Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha besides heading three ministries — Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles.
India a potential superpower, will seal FTAs on our terms: Goyal
March 30, 2024 10:43 am
Pointing out that negotiations are confidential, Goyal said one small item or many items could hold back an agreement.
Goyal from Mumbai North: Why BJP gave its safest seat for the high-profile minister
March 14, 2024 8:59 am
Several key policies which are showcased as achievements of ten years of Narendra Modi-led government came through the portfolios which were handled by Goyal.
India's exports will close fiscal at same level as last year despite uncertainties: Piyush Goyal
March 12, 2024 1:35 pm
The war between Russia and Ukraine; Israel-Hamas is impacting global supply chains and the Red Sea crisis has led to significant increase in transportation costs and delay as Indian exporters have to send their consignments through the Cape of Good Hope, encircling Africa.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka among other countries want to start rupee trade with India: Piyush Goyal
March 11, 2024 1:10 pm
The minister added that gradually countries are realising that undertaking trade in domestic currencies has several advantages.
Target of 370 seats tribute to abrogation of Article 370, says Piyush Goyal
March 09, 2024 4:24 pm
Goyal highlighted that the abrogation of Article 370 has led to the generation of economic activities in the Union Territory, besides a huge influx of tourists.
India needs to open up further for FTA to go through, says UK official
February 19, 2024 7:32 am
PMO review of FTA progress happened on February 16
Ukraine war, Israel conflict impacting global trade: Piyush Goyal
January 07, 2024 9:19 am
According to Goyal, the Ukraine war, the Israel conflict and issues related to the Red Sea are among the factors which are impacting trade.
Union Minister Goyal to visit Kolkata tomorrow
January 05, 2024 4:28 am
Goyal, who also holds portfolios of consumer affairs, food and public distribution and textiles, is slated to inaugurate 'Patsan Bhavan' which will house the Jute Commissioner's office and headquarters of Jute Corporation of India and National Jute Board.
Let’s celebrate Mohammed Rafi’s birth centenary next year at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
December 26, 2023 5:54 pm
The minister made the remark while addressing an event organised by Mumbai BJP President Ashish Shelar’s NGO Spandan Arts at Rangsharda in the Maharashtra capital.
