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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
India's services exports to cross USD 300 billion target for this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
January 24, 2023 1:28 pm
He said that on the merchandise front also, exports are so far registering healthy growth despite the world being under recession, huge inflationary pressure , and overstocking of various commodities.
Apple looking to scale up manufacturing in India to 25%, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
January 23, 2023 7:34 pm
Piyush Goyal was speaking at the B20 India Inception Meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
2023 will be full of challenges like inflation, says Union minister Piyush Goyal at B20 India meeting
January 23, 2023 4:57 pm
The Business 20 Inception meeting at Gandhinagar is the first of 15 G20 meetings being hosted by Gujarat.
Apple planning to scale up iPhone production in India by 25%: Piyush Goyal
January 24, 2023 4:11 am
Giving another example of a foreign manufacturer of earthmovers, Goyal said, because of the competitiveness of India’s manufacturing, the firm is supplying products now to 110 countries at affordable rates from India and also doing new launches. He, however, did not name the company.
Bicycle industry panel meets Union ministers; another meeting on Jan 24
January 20, 2023 10:29 am
From January 1, 2023, it is mandatory for the bicycle manufacturers to fix Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-approved 10 reflectors on each bicycle and also to get certificate of conformity (CoC) from BIS on an annual basis after depositing around Rs 56,000 fee per annum.
Piyush Goyal announces panel to redevelop land under 9 National Textile Corporation mills in Mumbai
January 19, 2023 12:58 pm
A total of 11 chawls exist on the lands of these nine mills, and residents of these chawls will now get 405 sqft houses as compared with their current 100-150 sqft houses, he said.
After CBI raids on FCI, Goyal warns of ‘strictest’ action against corruption
January 15, 2023 7:17 am
Piyush Goyal chose the occasion of the 59th Foundation Day of the FCI to deliver the strong message and asked senior officials to not “spare” anyone involved in corrupt practices.
Delhi Confidential | No tapes attached: Book packaging skill impresses Union Minister Piyush Goyal
January 09, 2023 7:03 am
Piyush Goyal praised the official for packaging the booklets in an impressive way. Showing the two black and white ribbons, with which the book was wrapped, he said no glue or tape was used in the packaging.
Govt to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food law
December 23, 2022 10:01 pm
Briefing reporters about the decision taken by the Union Cabinet, Food Minister Piyush Goyal said the Centre will bear the entire burden of providing free food grains under NFSA.
'Biharis will give BJP befitting reply’: JD(U), RJD not ready to let Piyush Goyal off the hook
December 23, 2022 5:42 am
Union Minister tells Rajya Sabha that he did not mean to insult the state but stops short of an apology. The ruling coalition in Bihar says, “Statement shows BJP’s mindset … He has hurt the people of Bihar.”
