Piyush Goyal is an Indian politician. He is a Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra. Goyal serves as the Railway Minister and Commerce Minister in the Narendra Modi government.
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Piyush Goyal was born on 13 June 1964 (age 59 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling from Don Bosco High School, Mumbai. In 1984, he studied B.Com from HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. In 1991, he completed his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai. After that, he joined the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in New Delhi and was an All India Second Rank holder. He has been a part of several leadership programs at universities such as Yale, Oxford and Princeton. Goyal holds an FCA certificate; It is a certificate given to Chartered Accountants after completing 5 years of practice.
Before joining politics, Goyal was an investment banker. He served on the boards of banks such as State Bank of India (2001–2004), and Bank of Baroda (2002–2004).
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 70 kg (approx)
Eye colour: brown
Hair Color: Black
Piyush Goyal
family and caste
Piyush Goyal belongs to a Vaishya (trader) family.
parents and siblings
His father Ved Prakash Goyal was an Indian politician and Union Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. His mother Chandrakanta Goyal is a former BJP MLA from Mumbai.
Piyush Goyal’s father Ved Prakash Goyal
wife and children
He married Seema Goyal on 1 December 1991. They have a daughter, Radhika, and a son, Dhruv.
Piyush Goyal with his family
Piyush Goyal’s wedding photo
livelihood
Piyush Goyal has been associated with politics for a long time. In 1991, BJP appointed him deputy in-charge of parliamentary elections. In 2002, he was part of the task force responsible for interlinking India’s rivers. He has played an important role in the growing popularity of BJP. He served as the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from March 2010 to May 2014. He was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on Finance in August 2010. On 5 July 2012, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha. Maharashtra.
Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
Piyush Goyal has been the main strategist of BJP. He was one of the first to come up with the idea of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Goyal was the head of the Information Technology (IT) communications sub-committee, and was in charge of all BJP communications and initiatives through social media. Piyush Goyal also used to be the head of the Press Information Bureau.
Piyush Goyal-Chief of Press Information Bureau
On 27 May 2016, he was appointed as the Union Minister for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy. He launched many important initiatives during his tenure. During his tenure as Union Power Minister, he was praised and credited for providing 24*7 electricity to 16,385 villages out of 18,452 villages; In which there was no electricity at all. He said that the remaining 944 villages will also be provided electricity before August 15, 2022. He was appointed as the Union Railway Minister on 3 September 2017. He took over from Suresh Prabhu; Who was appointed as the Minister of Civil Aviation and Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Piyush Goyal takes charge of Railway Ministry from Suresh Prabhu
As Union Railway Minister, he introduced several trains with updated technology and faster speed. The most significant was Train 18, which reportedly ran at a speed of 160 km/h. He helped improve the condition of railway platforms across India. He increased the capital expenditure of the Railway Ministry by Rs. increased by. 5.1 lakh crore. During his tenure as Railway Minister there was a 59% increase in the commissioning of new, double, third and fourth railway line projects.
Piyush Goyal inaugurates train driven by women drivers
On 14 May 2018, he was given additional charge of the Finance Ministry; Because Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had to take leave due to health reasons. During his tenure as Finance Minister, he presented the 2019 interim Union Budget of India on 1 February 2019.
Piyush Goyal before presenting the budget
On 15 February 2019, Arun Jaitley assumed office and Goyal was relieved of his duties as Finance Minister. Piyush Goyal welcomed Arun Jaitley by feeding him cake, because his health has improved a lot.
Piyush Goyal welcomed Arun Jaitley
On 30 May 2019, Piyush Goyal was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Narendra Modi government by President Ram Nath Kovind. On 31 May 2019, he was given the charge of Railway Ministry and Commerce Ministry.
Piyush Goyal after taking oath as cabinet minister
In July 2021, the BJP appointed him as its leader in the Rajya Sabha, and he retained the post in July 2022.
award
He was awarded the 2018 Carnot Prize for Distinguished Contribution to Energy Policy by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy of the University of Pennsylvania for his work in village electrification.
Piyush Goyal receives Carnot Prize
Controversy
On 4 April 2018, Shirdi Industries, which was headed by Piyush Goyal until July 2010, and then by his wife Seema Goyal, had an outstanding loan of Rs 650 crore. In 2015, the company was declared NPA and its loans were waived off. Many leaders including Rahul Gandhi raised questions on this and demanded an investigation as to why Goyal’s company was declared non-performing asset.
After interesting tales of Shah-Zada, bravery-saga and ‘making small Modi big’, BJP presents – Miracle of Shirdi.#piyushscamhttps://t.co/E2fvOMtN8M
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 3 April 2018
Address
Municipal House No. 67, Sonamarg Lakshmibai Jagmohandas Marg Nepean Sea Road, Malabar Hill, Mumbai
car collection
There are two cars registered in the name of Piyush Goyal, a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Camry Hybrid.
property and properties
Cash: Rs. 3.43 LakhBank Deposit: Rs. Rs 48 lakh Jewellery: 1350 grams gold, 2 kg silver, 295.51 ct diamonds, 2 18 carat gold watches; Residential apartments worth Rs 2.03 crore: Priced at Rs 3.28 crore in Mumbai
Salary and Net Worth
Salary: Rs. Rs 1 lakh + other allowances (as cabinet minister)
Net Worth: Rs. 95.37 crore (as of 2019)
fact
- Piyush Goyal is often referred to as PM Narendra Modi’s troubleshooter; Piyush Goyal is always consulted whenever there is a problem.
Piyush Goyal with Narendra Modi
- He is known as the all season man of BJP. Many BJP leaders say that if Piyush Goyal takes up any work, it will definitely be completed; Because he is a wanderer.
- He is considered very close to Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Arun Jaitley. He is usually involved in all important decisions of the government.
Piyush Goyal with Amit Shah
- For the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Goyal was in-charge of the BJP’s advertisements and social media campaigns.
- He is a philanthropist. Piyush participates in social work with his wife and both are associated with many NGOs.
Piyush Goyal with his wife Seema Goyal
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