Government of India (GoI)

Minister of Commerce and Industry 

Government of India

Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles

Goverment of India

Minister of Railways and Coal

Ministry of Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines.

Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines

Piyush Goyal (61) is the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Member of Parliament, North Mumbai Lok Sabha. He has previously served as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and helmed the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, Textiles, Railways, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Coal, Power, New & Renewable Energy, and Mines.

KEY MILESTONES UNDER HIS TENURE:

• India clocked its highest-ever exports of about $776 Bn in 2022-23

• Led the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with UAE, the fastest-ever negotiated FTA globally, & India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), India’s 1st agreement with a developed country after a decade

• Oversaw the launch of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes to boost Make In India

• Led the implementation of the world’s largest food security program, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) by distributing free foodgrains to nearly 80 crore poor and vulnerable people over a 2-year period

• As Minister of Railways, helped India achieve the best-ever safety record of zero passenger deaths in rail accidents

• As Power, Coal, and New & Renewable Energy Minister, successfully implemented the world’s largest LED bulb distribution program (UJALA)

• Was awarded the 4th Annual Carnot Prize in 2018 in recognition of pathbreaking transformations in India’s energy sector by making energy efficiency a people’s movement. Carnot Prize is the most prestigious award in the energy sector given by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania for distinguished contributions to energy policy through scholarship or practice. 

POLITICAL JOURNEY:

During his 35-year-long political career, he has held several important positions at different levels in the world’s largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and is in its National Executive. He has also been the National Treasurer of the Party.

PERSONAL LIFE: 

He has had a brilliant academic record – an all-India second-rank holder Chartered Accountant and a second-rank holder in Law from Mumbai University. He was also a well-known investment banker. His father, Late Vedprakash Goyal was Union Minister of Shipping, and the National Treasurer of the BJP for over two decades. His mother Chandrakanta Goyal was elected thrice to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Mumbai. He is married to Seema, an active social worker, and has two children – Dhruv and Radhika.

Piyush Goyal

We have scripted HISTORY! 🇮🇳 🏏

What a memorable victory by our women's cricket team against South Africa to lift the #ICCWomensWorldCup2025. 

Their effort to bring home the trophy has been extraordinary, and the entire nation is celebrating this moment. Each one of them is a world champion and a true role model for our youngsters. 

भारत का गर्व, भारत की बेटियां 🏆

#INDWvsSAW

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and MP, North Mumbai Lok Sabha.

दीप्ति का हनुमान जी में अटूट विश्वास...

World's Best Consumer Bank & Best Bank in India, State Bank of India 🇮🇳

Proud to see our very own State Bank of India honoured with two prestigious titles by Global Finance, New York, at the 2025 Best Bank Awards Ceremony for its outstanding service & customer trust worldwide.

Heartiest congratulations to the entire SBI family on this well-deserved recognition. SBI's steadfast commitment to financial inclusion & its continuous efforts to serve every section of society is a testament to the pivotal role it is playing in advancing India's growth story.

One Nation, One Mission!

Watch how in 4 years, #PMGatiShakti has evolved from a planning tool into a nationwide movement.

Delighted to interact with leading investors & venture capitalists of the Indian #Startup ecosystem in Bengaluru, hosted by Mohandas Pai ji.

Engaging discussions were held on DeepTech needs, capital trends & priorities of Alternative Investment Funds. 

Emphasised the need to scale domestic capital & nurture homegrown funds, powering an Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a self-reliant startup ecosystem.

Our Government remains deeply committed to strengthening India's DeepTech ecosystem, driving Ease of Doing Business, reducing compliance burden & fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Startup India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Concluded my two-nation visit with a meeting with my dear friend and Minister for Trade & Tourism of Australia, Don Farrell, and Minister for Skills & Training Andrew Giles in Melbourne today. 

Our constructive discussions focussed on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia economic partnership, including through an ambitious and balanced Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. 🇮🇳🇦🇺

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