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Zomato Parent Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal Steps Down, Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa to Succeed

Eternal Limited, Zomato's parent company, has announced that CEO Deepinder Goyal will resign effective February 2026. He will be succeeded by Albinder Dhindsa, the current CEO of Blinkit. Goyal stated his decision stems from a desire to pursue higher-risk, experimental ideas outside the confines of a public company. This news follows recent government intervention, led by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, directing food delivery platforms to eliminate rigid 10-minute delivery commitments to ensure worker safety.

Key Points: Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal Resigns, Albinder Dhindsa Named Successor

  • Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO
  • Albinder Dhindsa of Blinkit named successor
  • Goyal drawn to high-risk ideas outside public company
  • Government directed platforms to scrap rigid 10-minute delivery
  • Minister stressed delivery partner safety over speed
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Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa named successor

Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO, succeeded by Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa. The move follows government action on 10-minute delivery safety.

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa named successor
"These are the kinds of ideas that are better pursued outside a public company like Eternal. - Deepinder Goyal"

Mumbai, Jan 21

Zomato's parent firm Eternal Limited on Wednesday announced a major leadership change, with its CEO Deepinder Goyal resigning from his position with effect from February 1, 2026.

The company said Albinder Dhindsa, who is currently the CEO of Blinkit, will take over as the new chief executive.

In a letter addressed to the shareholders, Goyal said he has recently been drawn towards new ideas that involve higher levels of risk, experimentation and exploration.

He explained that such ideas are better pursued outside a public company like Eternal, which needs to stay focused and disciplined in its current business strategy.

"Of late, I have found myself drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and experimentation," he said.

"These are the kinds of ideas that are better pursued outside a public company like Eternal," Goyal added.

He added that If these ideas belonged inside Eternal's strategic scope, I would have pursued them within the company.

Last week, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha joined gig workers in celebrating a victory for their "safety, dignity and work conditions" as the government directed food delivery and quick-commerce platforms to do away with rigid "10-minute delivery" commitments.

In a video message, Chadha said that it is a memorable day for gig workers as the Central government has struck down the private companies' "10-minute delivery" branding. "I want to thank the Central government for intervening in the matter," said Chadha, describing the cruelty linked to "10-minute delivery" as real.

He said the promise of "10-minute delivery" adds to the mental stress of delivery workers and forces them to drive dangerously to meet the deadline, endangering other road users.

Earlier, Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked major food delivery and quick-commerce platforms to do away with rigid '10-minute' delivery time commitments, stressing that the safety of delivery partners must come before speed.

Mandaviya held discussions with officials of Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy and Zomato in Delhi, during which he advised them to remove strict delivery deadlines from their platforms and promotional material in the interest of delivery workers' safety.

- IANS

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Priya S
End of an era! Goyal is a true inspiration for Indian entrepreneurs. His honesty about pursuing risky ideas outside a public company is refreshing. Wishing Albinder Dhindsa all the best. The focus now should definitely be on worker welfare, not just speed. 👏
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Rohit P
Good move by the government on the 10-minute delivery. I've seen delivery guys risking their lives on bikes. No pizza or groceries are worth a human life. Hope the new CEO prioritizes this. Goyal's exit timing is interesting though.
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Sarah B
As a frequent user, I appreciate the change. The 10-minute promise always felt unrealistic and stressful for everyone involved. I don't mind waiting 20 minutes if it means the delivery person is safe. Kudos to Raghav Chadha for highlighting this issue.
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Vikram M
While I respect Goyal's journey, this feels like a major shift. Albinder comes from Blinkit, which was at the center of the quick-commerce speed debate. Hope he brings a balanced approach - company growth with genuine care for the 'gig workers' who are the backbone.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: These leadership changes in big Indian startups often feel very sudden. Shareholders and employees deserve more transparency on the long-term vision. That said, focusing on delivery partner safety is a non-negotiable win. Good step by Mandaviya ji.

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