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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
Thaw in trade talks: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit US on Monday
September 20, 2025 9:11 pm
The visit follows a meeting in New Delhi earlier this week, where a US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, held discussions with Indian officials.
Trade deal talks back on track, Goyal-led team in US next week
September 20, 2025 2:14 am
This comes as Indian exporters have begun facing the pinch of the steep US tariffs with cancelled orders from the US, especially in labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, footwear, and fisheries.
Modi is the most popular and visionary leader with global reckoning: Piyush Goyal
September 18, 2025 12:03 am
Goyal was addressing the media at BJP headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday. “The country is fortunate and blessed to have a leader who relentlessly dedicates his life in serving people.
First tranche of India-US trade deal should be finalised by November: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
September 11, 2025 1:35 pm
Earlier on Wednesday, hinting at a possible easing of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump had said India and America are “continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers".
Duty-free access to US cotton, agri items’ quota likely on talks table
August 08, 2025 7:34 am
While some sectors have proposed incentives to accommodate US products, industry sources said the recent escalation in tension between New Delhi and Washington — due to additional tariffs over the Russian oil trade — is turning popular sentiment against a trade deal.
‘Will take all necessary steps to protect and forward national interests’: Piyush Goyal on Trump’s 25% tariff
August 01, 2025 2:33 am
Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, along with a penalty for procuring military equipment and energy from Russia.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai
July 19, 2025 8:11 pm
The inaugural cohort at the centre consists of 28 young women engineering graduates participating in a four-month intensive training under the ‘Cyber Vaahini’ program
Farmers’ body warns against US deal, says protests will "intensify" if concerns ignored
July 17, 2025 5:50 am
In a letter to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the ICCFM warned that granting duty-free access to US agricultural products under a trade agreement could have serious consequences.
Amid China’s fertiliser curbs, Union minister Piyush Goyal calls for stronger supply chains
July 09, 2025 8:12 pm
The China-induced scarcity is reflected in DAP sales, which fell from 108.1 lt in 2023-24 to 92.8 lt in 2024-25.
Will look into import protection for Kashmir apple growers: Piyush Goyal
July 07, 2025 5:07 am
Goyal said he will "talk to the agriculture ministry" on the demands of the apple growers. He said that the stakeholders of the apple industry have requested for protection of the apple fruit from the imports.
