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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
Highest ever allocation for WB in rail budget; non-availability of land delaying projects: Goyal
February 04, 2021 11:43 pm
West Bengal has 53 ongoing projects including new lines, gauge conversion, doubling projects costing Rs 48,275 crore for 4,463 km.
PM dedicates Rewari-Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to nation
January 08, 2021 12:45 am
The Prime Minister said that the DFC is not only the route for modern freight trains but also a corridor for rapid development of the country.
Punjab ministers to meet Goyal over RDF today
December 24, 2020 10:18 am
If the state does not get RDF on paddy, it would cost the exchequer about Rs 1,250 crore in paddy season alone, Punjab Food Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu said.
FDI into India continuously growing: Commerce Minister Goyal
December 15, 2020 2:48 pm
The minister said that 100 per cent FDI is allowed through automatic route in almost all sectors.
Protests infiltrated by Leftists, Maoists: Piyush Goyal
December 13, 2020 5:04 am
Piyush Goyal said the movement is probably in the hands of certain elements who are not good for the country.
Mamata threatens country-wide stir if new farm laws not withdrawn
December 03, 2020 3:51 pm
On Thursday West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatened to launch a country-wide agitation if the "anti-farmer" new farm laws were not withdrawn.
Environment-friendly 'kulhad' to replace plastic tea cups at railway stations
November 29, 2020 4:20 pm
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal called the initiative "the contribution of the Railways towards a plastic-free India."
Locomotive driver halts train to let elephants cross track, Railway Minister tweets video
November 12, 2020 12:16 pm
A herd of elephants, including a calf, are seen crossing the tracks safely. The route has seen multiple instances of accidents involving trains and elephants over the years as it runs through a forested area.
Tempers flare as Goyal accuses Punjab govt of ‘instigating’ farmers
November 06, 2020 10:02 am
The MPs walked out after objecting to the Railway Minister’s remarks accusing the Congress government in Punjab of “instigating” farmers.
Bengal: Suburban trains to resume services from November 11
November 06, 2020 9:59 am
According to a preliminary decision, a total of 362 train services (181 pairs) will ply in Howrah and Sealdah divisions. Of these trains, the Eastern Railways will run 329 — 101 for Howrah and 228 for Sealdah.
Man starts vlogging at 70 to spend time, gets over 31 million views on first reel
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Age, as they say, should never stand in the way of new beginnings. A 70-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has turned that belief into a living example, and his story has struck a chord online, with the internet cheering him on. At a stage of life when many choose to slow down, Vinod Kumar Sharma chose to pick up a smartphone and press record.