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Deepinder Goyal

CEO & Founder, Zomato

Search every verified Deepinder Goyal interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato, discussed his recent ventures and long-term ambitions in a September 2026 interview with Bloomberg. He said he stepped back from daily operations at Zomato to focus on new projects, including Temple, a device worn on the temple that measures blood flow to the brain, which he launched in early 2026 with $25 million of his own money. Goyal described Temple as an exploratory science project tied to his hypothesis that cerebral blood flow may be linked to aging. He also reflected on his tenure at Zomato, saying the acquisition of Blinkit was a defensive move to protect the company’s food delivery business, despite an initial negative market reaction. He expressed uncertainty about whether his current projects will succeed, stating he is at peace with not knowing if he will achieve his goals. In a 2024 appearance on Shark Tank India, Goyal commented on the challenges of digitizing small retailers, comparing the model to Zomato’s work with restaurants. He noted that Zomato’s failure rate for orders is about 3% daily, which he said translates to roughly 10% customer churn monthly. He also stated that while he is proud of what Zomato has built, it falls short of his original vision, and he does not care about leaving a legacy, preferring to focus on doing great work.

Recent appearances

  • India’s Quick-Commerce Architect Takes Long Bet on the Future

    Deepinder Goyal built his college startup project into one of India’s biggest instant-delivery companies, transforming how urban Indians dine, shop and entertain. At the height of its success, Goyal stepped away from the day-to-day running of the company he built, to turn his attention to a very different set of challenges with a much longer horizon. In this latest episode of Latitude, Goyal speaks with Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin in an exclusive interview at his sprawling residence in Delhi, in an intimate chat about the never-ending journeys of founders and his quest for a different kind of…

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  • एक Shark ने ‘Kiko Live’ की तुलना कर दी Zomato से! | Shark Tank India S3 | Combined Entrepreneurs'

    Shark Tank India Season 6 Entries Open. Register Now on the Sony LIV app: https://sharktank.sonyliv.com/ Click here to subscribe:    / sharktankindia   ‘Kiko Live’ is a digital platform for sellers who run Kirana stores, pharmacies, electronic goods, etc. The sellers can create their own websites and sell products and services online. The pitchers ask for 1 crore against 1% equity. Will the sharks show interest in investing? Watch the full pitch to find out. Stay tuned for the latest updates of Shark Tank Season 3. #SharkTankIndiaSeason3 #SharkTankIndia Follow us on: Instagram:   / sonyp…

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  • Raj Shamani Podcast | Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal On Zepto’s ‘Quirky’ Marketing

    He says, “Hum se hi seekh ke gaye” – giving insight into how the food delivery market is evolving and what makes Zepto stand out. #Zomato #DeepinderGoyal #Zepto #MarketingStrategy #FoodDelivery #Startups #BusinessNews #IndiaStartups #Marketing #NDTVDigitalOriginals About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world. Watch big political debates, exclusive entertainment interviews, news bulletins, current affairs, talk shows and tech reviews with our 24x…

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  • Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal On Global Expansion Plans | Overseas Markets & Growth Strategy

    Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shares insights on the company’s international expansion plans. He explains how Zomato is focusing on select overseas markets while keeping India as its core market. Goyal also highlights the importance of profitability, technology, and logistics in driving Zomato’s global growth strategy. #Zomato #DeepinderGoyal #InternationalExpansion #GlobalGrowth #FoodDelivery #IndianStartups #StartupNews #BusinessStrategy #NDTVDigitalOriginals About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertain…

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  • Zomato News | Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Responds To 10-Minute Delivery Controversy

    He clarifies that Zomato does not force delivery partners to overspeed and emphasizes the company's focus on safety, insurance, ...

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  • Raj Shamani Podcast | Why Did 5 Co-founders Quit Zomato In 4 Years? Deepinder Goyal Replies

    Raj Shamani Podcast | Why Did 5 Co-founders Quit Zomato In 4 Years? Deepinder Goyal Replies Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal opened about acquiring Blinkit and why did then Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa quit Zomato? Watch #Blinkit #Zomato #DeepinderGoyal #NDTV #NDTvDigitalOriginals About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world. Watch big political debates, exclusive entertainment interviews, news bulletins, current affairs, talk shows and tech reviews…

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  • Raj Shamani Zomato CEO Podcast | Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal On Downsides Of Working At Zomato

    Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal opens up about the challenges and downsides of working at Zomato. He highlights the pressures of operating in a fast-paced, 24x7 food delivery environment, the demands on employees, and the complexities of managing a high-growth startup, offering an inside look at the realities behind the company’s rapid expansion. #Blinkit #Zomato #DeepinderGoyal #NDTV #NDTVDigitalOriginals About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world.…

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  • How My Stutter Shaped Me? | Deepinder Goyal Opens Up | Raj Shamani Clips

    🎞️ This Is A Clip From Figuring Out Episode 453 Watch The Full Episode Here -    • Deepinder Goyal: Zomato, 10-Min Delivery, ...   • • • ☑️ Subscribe To Our Primary/Podcast Channel:    / @rajshamani   ☑️ Subscribe To Raj Shamani Shorts Channel:    / @rajshamani.shorts   📺 Watch Figuring Out Episodes On YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   🎧 Listen To Figuring Out Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... • • • Featuring - Deepinder Goyal In today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit…

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  • Why Zomato Couldn’t Become A Global Brand? | Deepinder Goyal | Raj Shamnai Clips

    🎞️ This Is A Clip From Figuring Out Episode 453 Watch The Full Episode Here -    • Deepinder Goyal: Zomato, 10-Min Delivery, ...   • • • ☑️ Subscribe To Our Primary/Podcast Channel:    / @rajshamani   ☑️ Subscribe To Raj Shamani Shorts Channel:    / @rajshamani.shorts   📺 Watch Figuring Out Episodes On YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   🎧 Listen To Figuring Out Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... • • • Featuring - Deepinder Goyal In today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit…

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  • The Delivery Partner Story — Deepinder Goyal | Raj Shamani Clips

    🎞️ This Is A Clip From Figuring Out Episode 453 Watch The Full Episode Here -    • Deepinder Goyal: Zomato, 10-Min Delivery, ...   • • • ☑️ Subscribe To Our Primary/Podcast Channel:    / @rajshamani   ☑️ Subscribe To Raj Shamani Shorts Channel:    / @rajshamani.shorts   📺 Watch Figuring Out Episodes On YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   🎧 Listen To Figuring Out Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... • • • Featuring - Deepinder Goyal In today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit…

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  • Inside Zomato’s Company Culture | Raj Shamani Clips

    🎞️ This Is A Clip From Figuring Out Episode 453 Watch The Full Episode Here -    • Deepinder Goyal: Zomato, 10-Min Delivery, ...   • • • ☑️ Subscribe To Our Primary/Podcast Channel:    / @rajshamani   ☑️ Subscribe To Raj Shamani Shorts Channel:    / @rajshamani.shorts   📺 Watch Figuring Out Episodes On YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   🎧 Listen To Figuring Out Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... • • • Featuring - Deepinder Goyal In today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit…

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  • Deepinder Goyal’s Hiring Strategy in Zomato | Raj Shamani Clips

    🎞️ This Is A Clip From Figuring Out Episode 453 Watch The Full Episode Here -    • Deepinder Goyal: Zomato, 10-Min Delivery, ...   • • • ☑️ Subscribe To Our Primary/Podcast Channel:    / @rajshamani   ☑️ Subscribe To Raj Shamani Shorts Channel:    / @rajshamani.shorts   📺 Watch Figuring Out Episodes On YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   🎧 Listen To Figuring Out Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... • • • Featuring - Deepinder Goyal In today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit…

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Verified interview transcripts

Notable quotes

“How I thought of it is that if we don't do this, we are going to die. We just thought of this that if some other company takes this space, it's going to be so easy for them to move into food. That food will not be there for us anymore. So we were sort of defending Zomato when we bought Blinkit. But the market spoke when you bought Blinkit, your shares tanked. People didn't like it. So what? I mean, we had to do what ”

“If a delivery partner dies in an accident, there is insurance and we also extend job offers to the family — we try to tailor support case by case to soften the long‑term impact.”

“I don't think so — in Zomato and Blinkit riders are not being forced by a 10‑minute timer; no rider's timeline is taken away, and the timer a customer sees (for example showing 6 minutes) can differ from the actual delivery expectation.”

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