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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
Seafood in PDS: Centre says states free to add from their budget
December 14, 2023 8:32 am
The question was asked by YSRCP’s L S Devarayalu: “Sir, I specifically asked whether the ministry has plans to offer nutrient-dense options.
Delhi Confidential: Action Packed
December 12, 2023 2:23 am
Piyush Goyal’s room in the new Parliament building seems to have become the most happening one during the ongoing Winter Session.
'High' chances of Elon Musk attending Vibrant Gujarat summit
November 24, 2023 10:30 pm
The news assumes significance as the Central government has been engaging with Tesla to set up its manufacturing facility in India.
Surat to host pre-Vibrant Gujarat seminar on textile sector on Nov 23
November 21, 2023 2:49 am
The day-long seminar will start at 9.30 am and will divided into three sessions.
Piyush Goyal visits Tesla's manufacturing facility in California
November 14, 2023 12:20 pm
In August 2021, Elon Musk had said Tesla might set up a manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeded with imported vehicles in the country. He had said Tesla wanted to launch its vehicles in India "but import duties are the highest in the world by far of any large country".
India will not accept unfair taxes on steel, aluminum industry: Goyal on EU's carbon tax
November 07, 2023 2:22 pm
He said India has already flagged its concerns over the carbon tax with the European Union (EU) and in the WTO (World Trade Organization).
How Pakistan could outdo India in Basmati this year
October 15, 2023 3:54 pm
High Minimum Export Price has led to Indian exporters returning empty-handed from two recent international food fairs as international buyers turned to Pakistan.
Centre assures to lower floor price for Basmati export by $850/tonne
September 27, 2023 9:02 am
Farmers and exporters will be benefitted as Piyush Goyal assured to bring down MEP from $1,200 per metric tonne to $800 per metric tonne.
Focus on easing barriers to trade and investment: Goyal
August 25, 2023 1:33 am
In his opening remarks at the two-day trade ministerial meeting, Goyal also stressed on the importance of resilient global value chains.
G20 Jaipur meet: India to seek revival of WTO dispute resolution mechanism
August 24, 2023 6:44 am
Goyal said that there has been convergence on major issues in trade ministerial meetings among member G20 countries but acknowledged that there are some realities on which there is “no possibility of a consensus” — referring to the Russia-Ukraine war.
