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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
Piyush Goyal reviews modernisation of CWC, asks it to increase capacity
April 07, 2021 8:24 am
Reviewing the modernisation plan of CWC on Tuesday, Goyal also asked the CWC to achieve a turnover of Rs 10,000 crore by the financial year 2024-25.
In letters from Centre, Punjab sees bid to reprimand farmers
April 06, 2021 9:10 am
While state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu said that Centre was acting out of arrogance and trying to punish farmers, PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar said that it was an attack on cooperative federalism.
Piyush Goyal's remarks on nuns 'shameful', says Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
March 30, 2021 5:16 pm
Responding to the remarks, Vijayan said according to the Union minister, the nuns were not attacked and were let off after their travel documents were inspected and that the attackers were Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad workers was an allegation of the state government.
Allegations of attack on nuns in UP 'wrong', says Piyush Goyal
March 29, 2021 1:36 pm
"There was no attack on any nun whatsoever...the Chief Minister of the state (Kerala) is completely lying and making false statements when he says that," Goyal said during a press conference.
Plan to ‘quickly ramp up’ trade ties with US, says Goyal
March 27, 2021 9:15 am
Piyush Goyal last month had said he would engage with the new US Trade Representative (USTR) to “try and put together a fresh package” after the old package that was close to finalisation under the Trump administration was off the table with the change of guard.
91% suburban trains restarted, freight trains speed doubled: Goyal in Rajya Sabha
March 18, 2021 3:37 am
While the speed of freight trains earlier was 22-23 km per hour, it is now up to 45 km per hour, the minister told the Upper House.
Railways will never be privatised, but shouldn’t we encourage private investment, asks Piyush Goyal
March 17, 2021 4:00 am
Citing the example of private investment in station redevelopment, Goyal said that a Rs 230 crore plan has been formed to make the Amritsar station a world-class facility. “
'Historic moment': Piyush Goyal lauds construction of world's highest rail bridge in J&K
March 15, 2021 12:30 pm
The Chenab Arch Bridge set to be completed in December 2021, will connect Kashmir valley to the rest of the country.
Strand Road fire: Goyal counters Mamata, claims Railways gave all possible help to state
March 10, 2021 1:15 am
Hours after the TMC chief's comments, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal took to Twitter to counter her accusations. “All possible assistance has been provided by the Railways to the state government during this unfortunate fire accident."
Kolkata Police file FIR, form SIT to probe Eastern Rly HQ fire
March 10, 2021 12:11 am
Power overload and electricity malfunction may have caused blaze.
