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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
At meet with Piyush Goyal, states bat for agri export boost: Lift curbs, allocate infra funds
September 14, 2024 7:51 am
The state ministers were speaking to Goyal at the annual Board of Trade (BoT) meeting in Mumbai where they also sought a stable trade regime on agricultural products.
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh top ease of doing business reformers' ranking
September 06, 2024 5:14 am
According to the achievers' numbers, Kerala was the top performer, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, and Puducherry were ranked the worst performers, the ranking showed.
Carry out desilting of Tulsi, Vihar lakes: Goyal to BMC officials
September 05, 2024 9:13 am
The instructions were issued during a meeting with Municipal Commissioner and state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani Wednesday and a delegation of senior civic officials.
Bandra-Madgaon bi-weekly train flagged off; boost for western suburbs-Konkan connect
September 02, 2024 2:25 pm
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who attended the event via video conference, highlighted that the long-standing demand for a direct train service from the western suburbs to the Konkan region has now been met.
Second ministerial meeting today: India, Singapore to identify new areas to elevate strategic ties
August 26, 2024 2:18 am
The ministers will attend the second round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) along with their Singaporean counterparts on Monday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Express View on ‘predatory pricing’: Market facts and spectres
August 23, 2024 7:17 am
Claims of predatory pricing must be examined carefully. Policy needs to ensure fair competition for both e-commerce players and small retailers
Not against e-commerce, but seeking fair play, says Piyush Goyal
August 23, 2024 7:17 am
The minister reiterated the example of the impact of the e-commerce industry in the US, saying that the rise of e-commerce led to the disappearance of “mom and pop” stores in the country.
NCP fields Nitin Patil for Rajya Sabha in a bid to wrest Satara
August 21, 2024 10:39 pm
Nitin Patil will fill the seat vacated by BJP leader Piyush Goyal's who was elected to Lok Sabha, giving Patil a four-year term, while the BJP candidate will serve two years. With only two candidates in the race, the election will be unopposed.
Commerce Minister blames e-tailers for predatory pricing, warns of social disruption
August 22, 2024 7:19 am
Cites Amazon, points to Rs 6,000 crore loss as a sign of predatory pricing
Goyal announces restoration of Diamond Imprest Licence for gems, jewellery sector
August 11, 2024 1:33 am
Exporters can import diamonds up to 5 per cent of their average turnover from the past three years, with a requirement to add 10 per cent value.
