Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal loses ₹273 crore in 24 hours:Businessman’s value of holdings in Eternal falls 2% as shares take a dip impacting his net worth

After Eternal’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Deepinder Goyal shared information regarding his resignation from the company, he has lost over ₹273 crore in just one day! Goyal had resigned on Wednesday when, Eternal’s shares had closed at ₹283.40 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). At this point, the value of his stake in the e-commerce company had stood at ₹1.04 lakh crore. But on Thursday, the Eternal’s shares closed 2.61% lower at ₹276 apiece due to which value of Goyal’s stake’s in the company fell to ₹1.01 lakh crore. As a result, his net worth has reduced by 2.65% or ₹273.40 crore in just one day. After his resignation becomes effective from Sunday, 1 February, 2026, the quick delivery service firm, Blinkit’s CEO, Albinder Singh Dhindsa would look after Eternal’s business operations. So, lets have a look at the Zomato founder’s journey as to how he started the food delivery services and built such a colossus empire! Deepinder Goyal is a name that’s become synonymous with online food delivery in India. He’s the man behind Zomato, the company that changed the way many of us order food. But beyond the app and the deliveries, there’s a story of entrepreneurship, wealth, and a changing role for Goyal himself. Let’s take a look at his journey and what the future might hold. From IIT Delhi to Food Delivery King Goyal’s story starts at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, one of India’s premier engineering schools. After graduating, he worked for a consulting firm. But the idea for Zomato (now Eternal and originally called Foodiebay) came from a simple problem: colleagues struggling to find restaurant menus. He and Pankaj Chaddah, another IITian, decided to create a website that would solve this issue. In 2008, Foodiebay was born. It started as a simple listing of restaurant menus in Delhi NCR. The idea clicked, and soon the website grew in popularity. In 2010, the company was renamed Zomato, and it began to expand across India and even internationally. Deepinder Goyal’s Net Worth: According to the luxury publishing and research group, Hurun India, as of December 2025, Goyal’s net worth had stood at ₹3.20 lakh crore. A significant portion of his wealth comes from his ownership of Eternal shares. As the company’s co-founder and outgoing CEO, he holds a substantial stake of 4.5% as of Decemver 2025 quarter end. The value of these shares fluctuates with the stock market, so his net worth can change daily. On Thursday, the company’s scrip closed at ₹276 apiece on the BSE. Deepinder Goyal’s success with Zomato has earned him recognition on various rich lists in India. He has been featured in lists compiled by Forbes, Fortune India, and other publications that track the wealth of the country’s richest individuals. These lists often highlight the achievements of self-made entrepreneurs like Goyal, who have built successful companies from the ground up. Common men own a larger pie of Eternal’s shares than Deepinder Goyal! The shareholding pattern typically includes: Promoters: This includes Deepinder Goyal and other co-founders. Institutional Investors: These are large investment firms, mutual funds, and other financial institutions that invest in Eternal. Retail Investors: These are individual investors who buy and sell Zomato shares on the stock market. As per information given on the website of the BSE, the share of retail investors in Eternal as of December 2025 quarter end stood at 5.35% Other Stakeholders: This may include employees who have been granted stock options or other investors.