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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
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha 14 July 2021 - Present
Minister of Railways 3 September 2017 - 7 July 2021
Minister of Coal 26 May 2014 - 31 May 2019
Minister of Finance 14 May 2018 - 23 August 2018
Minister of New and Renewable Energy 26 May 2014 - 3 September 2017
Minister of Mines 5 July 2016 - 3 September 2017

PIYUSH GOYAL NEWS

Family-run TRS govt has failed Telangana: Goyal

July 03, 2022 7:44 pm

In a statement on the state after a meeting of the National Executive, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the government had failed the expectations of its people and was now associated with dynastic rule.

BJP will defeat ‘parivarvaad’ of TRS in Telangana Assembly polls, says Piyush Goyal

July 03, 2022 5:02 pm

The TRS government is associated with corruption and dynastic rule, Union minister Piyush Goyal said after the BJP’s national meet in Hyderabad, adding that CM K Chandrashekar Rao and his son run the entire government.

India has been able to secure favourable outcome at WTO after many years: Goyal

June 17, 2022 9:43 pm

Piyush Goyal was briefing the media after the conclusion of the 12th ministerial conference -- the highest decision-making body of the WTO (World Trade Organisation).

WTO makes final push for trade deals, with eyes on defiant India

June 15, 2022 6:55 pm

Delegates at the meeting said that India, which has a history of blocking multilateral trade deals, appeared far from ready to compromise.

BJP kickstarts Rajinder Nagar bypoll campaign with 40 ‘star campaigners’

June 10, 2022 8:28 am

A senior BJP leader said: “Senior leaders will hold jan sabhas while others will go door to door and organise nukkad sabhas. However, it is not possible that all 40 will come to the constituency.”

Remarks against Prophet: No impact on NDA govt, good ties to continue with Gulf countries, says Piyush Goyal

June 08, 2022 6:57 am

Amid demonstrations by Muslim groups and the sharp reaction from countries like Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, the BJP had issued a statement asserting it respects all religions and strongly denounces insults of any religious personality.

Kochi lagging in cleanliness, Kerala govt should take responsibility: Piyush Goyal

June 07, 2022 11:27 am

Piyush Goyal, while picking up garbage from the roadside in the Marine Drive area of the city, told reporters that he loves Kochi, but not in the way he sees it over here.

Eateries can hike rates, shouldn’t charge more through deceit: Goyal

June 04, 2022 2:23 am

Goyal said, “You [restaurants] can raise wages of your workers by raising rates. There is no bar on that. We would welcome it if they raise their employees’ wages. They are free to increase the wages of their employees and they are free to charge any rate.”

Three BJP candidates file nominations, stage set for fierce contest in Rajya Sabha polls

May 31, 2022 2:30 am

The elections for the six Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra are scheduled on June 10. The last date of filing the nomination papers is May 31.

BJP fields Dhananjay Mahadik to give tough fight to Sena’s Sanjay Pawar

May 30, 2022 6:25 pm

However, the candidature of Anil Bonde has come as a surprise. The former state agriculture minister in Devendra Fadnavis government, Bonde is currently with the National Agriculture Cell of the BJP.

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