Thursday, April 09, 2026 | 04:47 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch
Who is Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal

About Piyush Goyal

Who is Piyush Goyal

Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal is a prominent figure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a key minister in the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Previously a three-term Rajya Sabha member, Goyal is now a Lok Sabha member representing Mumbai North seat.
 
During the previous tenure of the PM Modi-led government, besides holding the independent charge of the coal ministry as a minister of state, Goyal also held the power, new & renewable energy and mines portfolios from July 5, 2016, to September 3, 2017. During the first term of the Modi government,
...
Read More

Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal talks to Kuwaiti counterpart after US-Iran ceasefire

India and Kuwait traditionally enjoy friendly relations, which are rooted in history and have stood the test of time

Image
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

Streamline regulations: Jan Vishwas Bill is a step in the right direction

Notably, the Bill is not a standalone reform. It is part of a broader and consistent policy intervention over the past decade and is aimed at improving the business environment

Image
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Piyush Goyal releases 'white paper' on TN's finances, flags GST gap

Goyal sought to know how the state treasury could be empty despite receiving over ₹80,000 crore in GST collections from the Centre and accused the DMK government of causing a financial crisis

Image
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt explores ways to boost induction heater production

Govt discusses ramping up induction heater production as LPG supply concerns rise amid West Asia tensions, triggering surge in demand for electric cooking alternatives

Image
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Govt may review 50 mn minor offence cases after Jan Vishwas Bill: Goyal

Minister says prosecutors may seek closure of minor cases under new law, as Centre pushes decriminalisation to reduce litigation, ease compliance and improve business climate

Image
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

Ecommerce tariffs: India open to a longer extension of the moratorium

This will give businesses greater predictability, says Goyal

Image
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

India, UK FTA may come into force in next 30 to 45 days: Goyal

Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the WTO last month in Cameroon

Image
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the country's business environment.

Image
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

West Asia crisis: More measures on anvil to support exporters, says Goyal

An US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted movement of ships in the international waters. It has also pushed air freight and insurance cost for traders

Image
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

Image
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to change 784 provisions

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend certain provisions in different laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further promote ease of doing business and living

Image
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

WTO's MC14 concludes without declaration as countries 'ran out of time'

Ministerial ends without consensus on key issues including e-commerce tariffs and TRIPS, with talks set to continue in Geneva amid deep divisions among members

Image
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Piyush Goyal, Jamieson Greer discuss next steps in India-US BTA talks

India and the US discussed next steps in bilateral trade deal negotiations on the sidelines of WTO MC14, amid evolving tariff policies and global trade uncertainties

Image
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Piyush Goyal meets Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao; discusses trade

The bilateral meeting was held on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon

Image
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

Goyal meets Eli Lilly Prez; discusses steps to strengthen 'Make in India'

Goyal said the discussions focused on increasing operations and investments in India, and ways to strengthen the 'Make in India for the world' initiative

Image
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

India's trade remains steady despite West Asia conflict: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister brought attention to India's comprehensive export growth and said that the government is focused on strengthening its competitive advantage in the global market

Image
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

India well placed to handle fuel supply risks amid West Asia crisis: Goyal

Goyal said the government plans to come up with some "concrete agenda" next week to support exporters

Image
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

India-UK free trade agreement to come into force in a month: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-UK free trade agreement will come into force in about a month and will be the fastest trade pact approved by the UK Parliament

Image
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

West Asia war updates: India says no fuel shortage; Trump warns on Hormuz

India said there is no fuel shortage; oil prices remained volatile as Donald Trump warned Iran against mining the Strait of Hormuz. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

Image
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

'Absolutely no shortage of fuel': Goyal amid uncertainty in energy supply

Goyal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across the country

Image
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST