Deepinder Goyal, the visionary behind Zomato and Eternal Group’s rapid ascent, has bid farewell to his CEO post. Effective February 1, 2026, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa will guide the conglomerate steering India’s food delivery and quick commerce revolutions.
Announced via a regulatory filing, Goyal’s move stems from an itch for audacious projects brimming with risk and innovation. His letter to investors was refreshingly transparent: “New ideas pulling me toward experimentation and bold discovery are better chased independently. Eternal thrives on disciplined execution of its business playbook.”
While Goyal believes he could balance ongoing duties with fresh pursuits, he bowed to the unyielding focus demanded of Indian public company CEOs amid legal and fiduciary pressures. Timing couldn’t be more charged, following a government clampdown on breakneck delivery speeds.
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya didn’t mince words in Delhi discussions with Eternal brands and rivals. He ordered Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato to ditch 10-minute guarantees that risked rider safety, insisting platforms purge such commitments from promotions and operations.
Companies fell in line, recalibrating promises in a sector where ultrafast service fueled explosive growth but sparked safety alarms. Goyal’s timely exit allows Eternal to refocus under Dhindsa’s steady hand, blending Blinkit’s quick commerce expertise with Zomato’s delivery dominance.
This leadership handoff arrives at a crossroads for India’s on-demand economy, where innovation must align with ethical standards and regulatory realities. Eternal’s next moves will shape the future of how millions order meals and essentials.