Piyush Goyal: News
Piyush Goyal is a chartered accountant, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, and Union Minister in the Government of India. In the past, he has worked as an investment banker and has served on the board of State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda. He comes from a family of BJP politicians, his mother being a three-time MLA and his father having served as a Union Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Goyal has been a Rajya Sabha MP since 2010. He led the BJP’s campaign committee for the 2014 General Elections, in which the saffron party won a clear majority, with Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister. Since then, he has served as the Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy (2014-17); Minister for Coal (2014-19); MoS for Mines (2016-17); Minister of Railways (2017-21); Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs (2018 and 2019); Minister of Commerce and Industry (2019 onwards); Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution (2020 onwards); and Minister for Textiles (2021 onwards) in the Modi Government. In July 2021, Goyal became the Leader of the House for Rajya Sabha.
06 Dec 2024
Goldman SachsRBI maintains repo rate at 6.5% amid inflation, growth concerns
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th consecutive meeting.
28 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhen will Tesla, Starlink enter India? Piyush Goyal responds
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified that there are no talks on the possible entry of Elon Musk's companies, Tesla and Starlink, into India.
23 Nov 2024
Eknath ShindeEknath Shinde asked 'who'll be next Maharashtra CM'; his response?
Trends for Maharashtra Assembly polls showed a clear victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
14 Nov 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)How RBI Governor responded to commerce minister's rate cut call
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the Reserve Bank of India to "definitely cut interest rates" while speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit on Thursday.
10 Oct 2024
Ratan TataVideo: Piyush Goyal gets emotional remembering Ratan Tata
Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Piyush Goyal broke down during a live interview with India Today TV on Thursday as he recalled his time spent with the late Ratan Tata.
07 Oct 2024
United Arab EmiratesIndia-UAE to establish food corridor, investments worth $2bn expected
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon set up a food corridor that could attract $2 billion in investments.
04 Oct 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Lack of knowledge': Goyal expresses 'sympathy' for Rahul in US
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday expressed his "sympathy" for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the manufacturing sector.
29 Sep 2024
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryPLI scheme to boost employment by 40%, says Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is optimistic about the job market, predicting a whopping 40% boost in job creation thanks to investments from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
25 Sep 2024
Narendra Modi'Powerhouse...': PM Modi hails 10-years of 'Make in India'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the decade-long success of the "Make in India" initiative.
18 Sep 2024
BengaluruKarnataka minister criticizes Goyal over his 'new Silicon Valley' comment
Karnataka Minister MB Patil responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's call for a new Silicon Valley in India with frustration, posting on X.
16 Sep 2024
StartupsModi government launches BHASKAR, a centralized digital start-up registry
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR).
11 Sep 2024
Department of CommerceModi government rolls out 'ChatGPT for exporters'
The Indian government has launched a comprehensive trade portal, the Trade Connect ePlatform. This initiative aims to provide a wide range of information related to exports and imports.
21 Aug 2024
E-commerceRapid e-commerce growth could cause 'huge social disruption': Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has raised concerns, about the potential societal implications of the rapid expansion of e-commerce companies in India.
14 Aug 2024
IndiaIndia's trade gap swells to $23.5B: What's behind this worry
India's trade deficit has widened to $23.5 billion in July this year, marking a significant increase from the previous year's figure of $19 billion, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry.
30 Jul 2024
ChinaNo change in India's China FDI policy, clarifies Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government will not revise its stance on foreign direct investment (FDI) from China.
24 Jun 2024
J P NaddaBJP's Nadda replaces Goyal as Rajya Sabha's Leader of House
Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda has been appointed the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, succeeding Union minister Piyush Goyal, who has moved to the 18th Lok Sabha from the North Mumbai seat.
19 Jun 2024
Amit ShahLeadership change in Maharashtra? BJP leader Piyush Goyal clears air
Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Piyush Goyal, has quashed rumors of a leadership change in the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
03 Jun 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)'Always here…': CEC Kumar's response to 'Laapataa Gentlemen' memes
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday addressed a press conference, ahead of the declaration of Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday.
20 May 2024
Akshay KumarLok Sabha Elections: Akshay casts first vote; Rajkummar, Janhvi join
The fifth phase of voting of the Lok Sabha Elections began on Monday and witnessed a surge of early celebrity voters in Mumbai, including actor Akshay Kumar, actor-director Farhan Akhtar, The Archies director Zoya Akhtar, and industrialist Anil Ambani.
15 Apr 2024
Elon MuskWhere Tesla will establish its production facility in India
Tesla's impending entry into the Indian market has sparked fierce competition among states, each vying to host the electric vehicle giant's manufacturing facility.
13 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: BJP releases 2nd list with 72 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
10 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentIndia signs $100B trade deal with EFTA countries
India has inked a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
10 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi'Watershed moment': PM Modi hails India, EFTA trade agreement
India has signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
08 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWhat is 'India AI Mission' and why it matters
The Indian government has given green light to 'India AI Mission,' a five-year plan with budget of Rs. 10,371.92 crore.
19 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestFarmers put protest on hold after Centre proposes MSP plan
The protesting farmers have put their "Delhi Chalo" march on hold after the Centre proposed a new five-year plan for the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.
18 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestFarmers seek ordinance for MSP ahead of talks with Centre
Ahead of the much-anticipated fourth round of talks on Sunday, agitating farmer leaders urged the central government to bring in an ordinance providing a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).
17 Feb 2024
Minimum Support PriceCentre's 4th round of talks with farmers on Sunday
The Centre will likely hold the fourth round of talks with protesting farmers on Sunday.
16 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestBharat Bandh today: Farmers to join widespread 'chakka jam'
Several farmers' unions have called for a "Bharat Bandh" on Friday, in solidarity with the "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
15 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestGramin Bharat Bandh tomorrow: See what's open and what's closed
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and central trade unions have announced a Gramin Bharat Bandh nationwide strike on Friday, in solidarity with the farmers' march to Delhi.
12 Feb 2024
FarmersFarmers' protest: Government to hold second round of talks
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Sunday said the Centre's was ready to hold discussions with farmer unions with an "open mind."
03 Jan 2024
IndiaIndia to become $4tn economy before 2024 elections: Piyush Goyal
While speaking at the inauguration of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav in New Delhi, Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal on Wednesday announced that India will become a $4 trillion economy before the upcoming general elections.
08 Dec 2023
IndiaIndia on way to $30T economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal
India is on the path to becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
02 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraParliament Winter Session: Debate over cash-for-query row, Manipur likely
With the Parliament Winter Session starting on Monday, the Centre and the opposition are once again likely to clash over topics such as the cash-for-query row involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and the Manipur issue.
17 Nov 2023
IndiaWhy India's APEC membership bid was rejected
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco has drawn attention as US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on its sidelines.
17 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiModi influences countries to resolve conflict: Goyal after Biden-Jinping meet
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said nations worldwide were heeding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for dialogue in resolving conflicts.
14 Nov 2023
TeslaMusk-owned Tesla to double component imports from India: Piyush Goyal
Tesla, the US electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to double its import of components from India, as stated by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
06 Nov 2023
InflationWhat's 'Bharat Atta' that government is selling at subsidized prices
The central government has launched subsidized wheat flour under the Bharat Atta brand to tackle rising prices amid the festive season.
06 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre to sell 'Bharat Atta' at Rs. 27.50 per kg
In response to rising food prices and in preparation for the festive season, the Indian government, led by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, is introducing measures to ensure affordable access to essential food items.
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting amid Parliament's special session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key Union Cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss the agenda for the ongoing special Parliament session.
16 Sep 2023
Justin TrudeauCanada defers trade mission to India after tension at G20
Canada has postponed its trade mission to India, scheduled for October, due to strained relations between the two countries, according to Reuters.
13 Sep 2023
TeslaTesla to procure components worth $1.9bn from India: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has announced that Tesla is set to procure components worth $1.7-$1.9 billion from India.
11 Aug 2023
Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over forging signature allegations
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Friday over an alleged "breach of privilege." Notably, four MPs alleged that he included their names in a house panel without their consent, in violation of rules.
08 Aug 2023
Jagdeep DhankharTMC's O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has been suspended from the House for the rest of the Monsoon Session for alleged "unruly behavior" and "disregard" to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while raising the Manipur issue.
07 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus on Manipur violence
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2:00pm on Monday amid a ruckus created by both the opposition party members as well as the Treasury benches.
04 Aug 2023
TeslaTesla discusses India entry plans with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Tesla executives recently met with India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi to discuss plans for a manufacturing plant in India.
02 Jul 2023
IndiaTomato's average rate same as last year: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Sunday claimed that the average rate of tomatoes across the country was the same as last year, reported ANI.
07 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiCentre increases MSP for kharif crops for 2023-24
The Centre on Wednesday increased the minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops for the marketing season of 2023-24.
31 Mar 2023
Indian Rupee (INR)India aiming to make INR global currency: Commerce Secretary Barthwal
While unveiling the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Friday revealed that India is set to trade in Indian Rupee (INR) with nations facing currency failure or having a dollar shortage.
12 Mar 2023
India$100B Indo-Australia trade deal negotiations likely to conclude by December
India and Australia are eyeing to conclude negotiations for their $100 billion-worth comprehensive bilateral trade agreement by December, Economic Times reported.
30 May 2022
Nirmala SitharamanBJP, Congress announce candidates for Rajya Sabha elections: Check here
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the names of 18 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.
02 Apr 2022
India'Watershed moment': PM Modi after signing trade pact with Australia
India and Australia on Saturday inked the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement or 'IndAus ECTA' in a virtual ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison.
03 Feb 2022
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah over 'shoe-incident', BJP hits back
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday in Parliament and sought an apology from him.
13 Jan 2022
United KingdomUK, India to boost partnership; free trade agreement talks on
The United Kingdom on Thursday announced that talks over a free trade agreement (FTA) with India have commenced.
03 Oct 2021
Punjab'Congress compromising national security,' Piyush Goyal on Punjab crisis
Targeting the Indian National Congress over the political crisis in Punjab, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday slammed the party, saying that it is "compromising on national security for petty, personal, or political gains of few people."
14 Sep 2021
Jammu And KashmirRailway Minister promises train service to Kashmir before 2024
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday promised that rail link with the Kashmir Valley would be open to the public before 2024, an official spokesperson said.
27 Aug 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka to administer five lakh COVID-19 jabs daily from September
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the state will start administering at least five lakh COVID-19 vaccinations daily from September 1 with the help of the Centre.
02 Jul 2021
Rahul GandhiJuly has come, vaccines haven't, says Rahul; BJP hits back
In a swipe at the government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that July has come but vaccines have not, drawing a sharp retort from the BJP.
29 Mar 2021
KeralaPiyush Goyal says BJP will implement CAA in Kerala
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Kerala ahead of the elections in the state.
20 Mar 2021
Indian RailwaysShatabdi fire: Railways mulls severe penalty for smoking in trains
The railways is set to get cracking against those found smoking in trains and is mulling severe penalties, even arrest, for damaging public property after an initial probe in the recent fire in a coach of the Shatabdi Express, a senior official said on Saturday.
16 Jan 2021
FarmersFarm laws: Centre wants clause-by-clause discussion with protesting farmers
During the ninth round of talks with farmers on Friday, the Centre insisted on clause-by-clause discussion, a departure from the blanket demand of protesters to repeal the three laws.
28 Dec 2020
IndiaCentre invites farmers for talks on Wednesday to resolve protests
The central government has invited Farmers for a fresh round of talks at 2 pm on Wednesday to resolve the ongoing protests over new agricultural laws.
05 Dec 2020
FarmersNext round of farmers' meeting with government on December 9
Representatives of the protesting Farmers and the government sat down for the fifth round of talks on Saturday amid the brouhaha over the Centre's new agricultural bills.
01 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiFarmers' meeting with government remains inconclusive; next round on Thursday
On Tuesday, a three-member team of Union Ministers started talks with 35 representatives of farmers protesting against the central government's new agricultural laws.
