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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
BJP picks Nirmala Sitharaman, Kannada comedian Jaggesh for two sure-shot RS seats from Karnataka
May 30, 2022 9:52 am
The BJP is reportedly keen on increasing its representation in the Upper House of Parliament as it is nervous about the narrow balance of electoral college votes ahead of the presidential election in July, said sources.
India has no immediate plan to lift wheat export ban, commerce minister says
May 25, 2022 6:13 pm
The world's second biggest producer of wheat banned private overseas sales of the grain on May 14 after a scorching heat wave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high. Global wheat prices surged after the decision.
Explained: Why textile and garment industries want ban on cotton exports
May 21, 2022 9:09 am
Domestic cotton prices have doubled compared to last year. But does that justify a ban on shipment similar to that on wheat, especially ahead of the new planting season?
BJP MP leaves for Delhi, to discuss issues with Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal
May 13, 2022 4:22 am
Goyal's call came just a day after the Calcutta High Court directed the Jute Commissioner to “review and re-fix” the rate of raw jute. “Our discussion will be based on the lines of the court order,” said Singh.
Legal Metrology Act needs to be decriminalised, states should give consent, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
May 10, 2022 10:27 am
Highlighting data of cases registered under the legal metrology law, Goyal said that 97 per cent of cases of first offences were booked by the state government on limited sections while no second offence was booked under the same sections.
Jute price capping: BJP MP Arjun Singh writes another letter to Union minister
April 29, 2022 4:48 am
Arjun Singh, however, expressed his willingness to support the cause of the jute workers and any protest in their favour. “It is in the support of the jute workers.
Board autonomous, no question off syllabus: Rajasthan minister
April 28, 2022 10:03 am
“I have not seen such an instance before, wherein the Centre writes to a state government over a Board examination,” Rajasthan Education Minister B D Kalla told The Indian Express on Tuesday.
Become supply hub, set Rs 10 lakh crore target: Goyal to plastics sector
April 17, 2022 12:39 am
Goyal praised the plastics sector for its performance on the exports front, as the industry achieved exports of $13 billion in FY22 with a growth of 30 per cent and lauded the export target of $25 billion it has set for 2025.
Delhi Confidential: Grabbing opportunities
April 14, 2022 7:20 pm
During the meeting, Goyal gave the Egyptian minister a chit, saying he would like to meet her after the event. He wanted to make a request about export of wheat to Egypt.
Dual-degree programmes to foster collaboration between Indian, Oz universities: Goyal
April 07, 2022 9:35 am
Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the cooperation will help students get more exposure, experience, newer skill sets, newer knowledge and will be good for students of both countries.
