In a landmark shift for India’s consumer internet landscape, Deepinder Goyal has resigned as the Director, Managing Director, and CEO of Eternal Ltd (the parent company of Zomato). Effective February 1, 2026, Goyal will transition into a strategic role as Vice Chairman and Director on the Board, focusing on long-term strategy and governance rather than daily operations. Taking the helm of the group is Albinder Dhindsa (referred to in some reports as Abhinder), the current Founder and CEO of Blinkit, who has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer.
Why the Change? Goyal’s Vision for “Risk”
Goyal explained that the move is designed to balance the discipline of a public company with his personal drive for innovation:
| Driver | Description |
| New Ventures | Goyal wishes to pursue high-risk, experimental ideas that he believes are best explored outside a public company framework. |
| Focus on Discipline | He noted that a public company CEO requires “singular focus,” which could be compromised by his desire to experiment. |
| Continuity | By remaining as Vice Chairman, he will continue to shape the group’s culture and leadership development. |
Meet the New Group CEO: Albinder Dhindsa
Goyal highly praised Dhindsa’s leadership qualities as he prepares to lead Eternal’s diverse portfolio:
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Proven Operator: Goyal credited Dhindsa with building Blinkit’s supply chain and “execution culture” from the ground up.
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Execution Focus: He is described as a “high-intensity operator” with deep execution capabilities.
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Decentralized Model: Under Dhindsa, Eternal’s structure—where individual business heads have full ownership—will remain unchanged.
The Evolution of Eternal Ltd (2026)
This transition signifies the “institutionalization” of Eternal Ltd. By moving the founder to a chairmanship role and a proven operational leader to the Group CEO position, the company is following a path similar to global tech giants like Google and Microsoft. In 2026, as Eternal manages complex verticals like Zomato (Food Delivery), Blinkit (Quick Commerce), and Hyperpure (B2B), this split between “strategy” and “execution” is intended to ensure long-term stability.
