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Eternal Ltd. CEO Deepinder Goyal Steps Down, Dhindsa Takes Over

1/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Deepinder Goyal, founder of Eternal Ltd. (formerly Zomato), will step down as Group CEO on February 1, 2026.
He will transition to Vice Chairman.
Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, will succeed him and focus on day-to-day operations, while Eternal's decentralized structure remains unchanged.
Goyal's unvested stock options will revert to the company's pool to support future leadership retention.
Analysts express cautious optimism about the leadership transition, citing Dhindsa's track record.

History

Historical Context

Zomato, founded in 2010 by Deepinder Goyal, became India's first unicorn to go public in July 2021, raising $1.3 billion in its IPO. This event signified a pivotal moment in India's tech sector, inspiring subsequent IPOs from companies like Paytm and Nykaa. Goyal's shift to Vice Chairman reflects ongoing leadership changes in tech firms, potentially impacting investor confidence and future market dynamics.

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Story summary

Deepinder Goyal, founder of Eternal Ltd. (formerly Zomato), will step down as Group CEO on February 1, 2026.
He will transition to Vice Chairman.
Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, will succeed him and focus on day-to-day operations, while Eternal's decentralized structure remains unchanged.
Goyal's unvested stock options will revert to the company's pool to support future leadership retention.
Analysts express cautious optimism about the leadership transition, citing Dhindsa's track record.

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