Eternal Ltd, parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, has appointed Albinder Dhindsa as its new Group CEO effective February 1, 2026. Dhindsa, co-founder of Grofers (now Blinkit), succeeds Deepinder Goyal, who steps down to become Vice Chairman. The leadership change signals Eternal’s focus on food delivery and quick-commerce growth.
Eternal Ltd has announced a major leadership transition with Albinder Dhindsa stepping in as Group CEO. Dhindsa, widely recognized as the driving force behind India’s quick-commerce revolution, co-founded Grofers in 2014, later rebranded as Blinkit, which was acquired by Zomato in 2022. His appointment marks a generational shift in leadership at one of India’s largest consumer internet firms.
Key Highlights
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Leadership Transition: Albinder Dhindsa will succeed Deepinder Goyal as Group CEO from February 1, 2026.
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Background: Dhindsa is an IIT Delhi graduate with an MBA from Columbia University. He co-founded Grofers, later Blinkit, and scaled it into a leading quick-commerce platform.
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Strategic Role: As CEO, Dhindsa will oversee both Zomato’s food delivery and Blinkit’s fast grocery delivery, strengthening Eternal’s dual growth engines.
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Deepinder Goyal’s New Role: Goyal will serve as Vice Chairman, focusing on new and high-risk projects while Dhindsa manages day-to-day operations.
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Financial Context: Eternal reported a ₹102 crore profit in Q3 FY26, underscoring strong fundamentals ahead of Dhindsa’s tenure.
Dhindsa’s appointment reflects Eternal’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and leadership renewal, positioning the company to capture India’s evolving digital commerce opportunities.
Sources: Financial Express, Times of India, NDTV, News18, Firstpost