A bold career pivot rocks Eternal Group: Founder-CEO Deepinder Goyal is resigning to chase high-octane ventures, handing leadership to Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa from February 1, 2026. Eternal, parent to Zomato and Blinkit, confirmed the shift in a stock exchange disclosure.
Goyal’s shareholder communique pulled no punches. Lured by concepts demanding extreme risk and pioneering spirit, he argued they’re ill-suited for Eternal’s public company framework, which prioritizes strategic consistency. “I’d internalize them if they fit our scope,” he noted, but external pursuit aligns better.
Personally equipped to multitask, Goyal cited India’s rigorous expectations for listed firm executives – undivided loyalty to the helm. The announcement lands amid fresh scrutiny on quick commerce’s labor practices.
In a firm stance, Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met executives from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato in the capital, compelling them to abandon rigid 10-minute delivery mandates. Safety first, he urged, tasking platforms to scrub timelines from user interfaces and campaigns.
The sector adapted overnight, tempering ambitions that propelled valuations skyward but imperiled frontline workers. Goyal’s departure frees him for unbridled creativity while entrusting Eternal to Dhindsa, whose Blinkit success promises continuity amid transformation.
As Eternal Group charts ahead, this saga highlights the chasm between entrepreneurial zeal and corporate governance. Watch for ripple effects in India’s $10-billion-plus food-tech arena, where speed meets sustainability.