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.

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India have stormed into the finals of the #T20WorldCup26. 🇮🇳 🏏 

Congratulations to our team for pulling off a brilliant win in the semi finals against England at Wankhede. 

Here's wishing our boys all the best as they prepare to defend the championship title. 

#INDvsENG

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

“An idea the PM had on 8 January 2026 became a reality by 11 February 2026. That’s speed of execution of AI diffusion in India,” says Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder of Infosys 

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India’s M.A.N.A.V Vision marks a new chapter in the AI era  

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Government led by PM Narendra Modi ji, has approved the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, reinforcing our commitment to innovation-led growth.

Building on the transformational success of Startup India since 2016 and the strong outcomes of FFS 1.0, this Fund will mobilise long-term domestic capital for deep tech, capital-intensive manufacturing and early-growth startups. 

This move will strengthen India’s venture capital ecosystem, crowd in private investment, and accelerate high-quality job creation across the country, advancing our Govt’s ambition to make India a global innovation hub.

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While Rahul Gandhi sends shirtless men to the AI summit to humiliate India on the global stage, it is only a continuation of his family legacy to compromise Bharat's image and interests. 

#CompromisedCongress

Interacted with startups at the INDovation MedTech Innovation & Startup Showcase and felicitated the winners of the INDovation Program.

Urged participants to focus on affordable and scalable MedTech products to serve India and the world. 

Highlighted how the recently concluded FTAs with the developed world are a big window of opportunity for our innovators to make India a reliable, quality healthcare partner globally.

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Delighted to address the launch of NITI Frontier Tech Hub's Roadmap, "India's Technology Services – Reimagining Ahead" at Vanijya Bhawan.

Emphasised that as tech continues to evolve, regular upskilling & readiness to adopt emerging technologies are critical. Reiterated my firm belief that while AI is a powerful tool, the human mind remains supreme. Technology can enhance human thinking, but it cannot replace it!

Also, highlighted that the Modi Government remains committed to empowering industry, MSMEs and startups to further strengthen India's competitiveness in the evolving global tech landscape. 

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Greetings on #NationalScienceDay 🇮🇳🔬

Driven by a dedicated focus on nurturing innovation, India's progress today rests strongly on its scientific achievements.

This year's theme, 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', highlights the growing contribution of women in research, innovation & nation-building. Truly, Nari Shakti is playing a decisive role in strengthening India's scientific ecosystem.

On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to nurturing scientific temper, encouraging curiosity among youth & supporting R&D that accelerates our journey towards Viksit Bharat.

The 'India Opportunity' is for the world to capitalise on...🇮🇳

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