Eternal CEO transition: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal gives up Rs 1,000 crore in stock options; what it means for shareholders

Eternal CEO transition: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal gives up Rs 1,000 crore in stock options; what it means for shareholders

Billionaire founder Deepinder Goyal has relinquished over Rs 1,000 crore worth of unvested employee stock options (ESOPs) at Eternal, marking one of the most significant founder-led governance moves seen in India’s listed internet sector in recent years.The decision comes alongside a leadership transition at the food delivery and quick-commerce major, with Goyal stepping down as…

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Why Deepinder Goyal stepped down as CEO of Eternal, Zomato’s parent company and what he plans to do next

Why Deepinder Goyal stepped down as CEO of Eternal, Zomato’s parent company and what he plans to do next |

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal is stepping down as Group CEO of Eternal Ltd. on February 1, 2026, to pursue new, risky ventures. Blinkit chief Albinder Singh Dhindsa will take over. Goyal will transition to Vice Chairman, focusing on long-term vision rather than daily operations, marking a strategic shift from a position of strength. Zomato’s parent…

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'Drawn to set of new ideas': Deepinder Goyal to step down as CEO of Zomato parent company Eternal; names Albinder Dhindsa as replacement

‘Drawn to set of new ideas’: Deepinder Goyal to step down as CEO of Zomato parent company Eternal; names Albinder Dhindsa as replacement

Zomato’s parent company Eternal Limited CEO Deepinder Goyal is stepping down from his role, subject to shareholder approval, to pursue high-risk, experimental ideas outside the public company. He will transition to Vice Chairman on the board, with Albinder Dhindsa named as his successor. NEW DELHI: Food delivery platform Zomato‘s parent company Eternal Limited’s CEO Deepinder…

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Former Delivery partner turned CEO backs Deepinder Goyal amidst the 10 minute delivery row: 'I say this as someone who has lived this life...'

Former Delivery partner turned CEO backs Deepinder Goyal amidst the 10 minute delivery row: ‘I say this as someone who has lived this life…’ |

Zomato and Blinkit CEO Deepinder Goyal is currently in the throes of controversy, as he is being severely criticized for the pressure the ’10 minute delivery’ rule puts on delivery partners for services like Blinkit and Zomato, both owned by the 42-year-old entrepreneur.Amidst the storm, a former delivery partner turned CEO Suraj Biswas, has now…

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Bullied, ignored, and written off: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s most personal confession yet

Bullied, ignored, and written off: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s most personal confession yet |

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed his childhood struggles with a stammer and bullying, which led to feelings of invisibility and insecurity. Despite academic challenges and social dismissal, his family’s support was a constant. Now, at 42, Goyal has found acceptance, with success ensuring people listen, even if he pauses. His journey highlights learning to embrace,…

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1 of 3 eateries wants to exit delivery apps: Report

1 of 3 eateries wants to exit delivery apps: Report

NEW DELHI: Nearly a third of restaurants listed on food delivery platforms said they would stop using them due to rising commissions and lower profits, according to a report by economic policy think tank NCAER and investment firm Prosus.The report stated that 30% of restaurants surveyed wanted a reduction in the commission structure, with the…

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Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…

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