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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
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.
‘Siddaramaiah must clarify whether he is weakening India to serve external interests’: Minister Piyush Goyal slams Karnataka CM over vaccine remarks
July 05, 2025 10:32 pm
In a post on X, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah had linked the recent spike in heart attack deaths in Hassan district to Covid-19 vaccines.
PM will bow before Trump deadline on trade deal: Rahul; Goyal hits back
July 05, 2025 7:04 pm
Goyal also accused the Congress of “negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest” during that party-led UPA government’s tenure.
'National interest always supreme': Amid trade talks with US, Union minister Goyal says India will never sign deal 'based on a timeline'
July 04, 2025 8:03 pm
On being asked about the trade deal with the United States, the minister further clarified India’s position: "India discusses on its own terms, discussions are ongoing with various countries."
Labelling ASEAN countries as China’s ‘B-team’ unwarranted, insulting: Congress
June 21, 2025 5:34 am
Sharma, a former Union Commerce Minister, Friday said in a statement, “Piyush Goyal’s statement terming the Trade agreement with ASEAN as silly and labelling these countries as B team of China is irresponsible and insulting.”
India set to sign interim US trade deal by July 8, before 90-day pause ends
May 22, 2025 11:05 am
The confidence comes following Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit last week to Washington, aimed at giving fresh impetus to the ongoing trade talks.
As Beijing, Washington dial down, Piyush Goyal to lead team for US trade talks
May 16, 2025 11:17 am
India-US Trade Talks: The fresh round of trade talks with the US assumes significance as it follows the conclusion of a surprise US-China trade deal that saw substantial reductions in the “tit-for-tat” tariffs.
Goyal, Reynolds meet to push India-UK free trade agreement beyond finish line
April 29, 2025 7:46 am
Goyal’s visit comes within a month of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to the UK amid parallel discussions for a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) alongside the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
