Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal CEO, Blinkit’s Albinder Dhindsa Takes Charge

Deepinder Goyal has resigned as Group CEO of Eternal Ltd., citing his desire to pursue high-risk ideas outside a public company. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa will succeed him immediately, while Goyal remains Vice Chairman.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 21 January 2026, 4:45 PM IST

Leadership shift at Eternal Ltd

New Delhi: Deepinder Goyal has stepped down as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eternal Ltd., as per a regulatory filing made on Wednesday. He is the founder of the company and has been leading it since inception.

Who Will Lead Eternal Ltd. Now?

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa will take over as the new Group CEO of Eternal Ltd. with immediate effect. The transition is aimed at ensuring continuity and operational stability.

Why Did Deepinder Goyal Step Down?

In his letter to shareholders, Goyal explained that he wants to explore new, high-risk and experimental ideas. He believes these ventures are better pursued outside a publicly listed company, where decision-making needs to be more focused and disciplined.

Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO; company names Albinder Dhindsa as successor#zomato #blinket #deepindergoyal@deepigoyal pic.twitter.com/QJCFzUhpkK

— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) January 21, 2026

What Will Be Goyal’s Role Going Forward?

Subject to shareholder approval, Deepinder Goyal will remain on the board of Eternal Ltd. as Vice Chairman, continuing to provide strategic guidance without being involved in day-to-day management.

What Does This Mean for Eternal Ltd.?

The move signals a clear division between:

• Eternal’s core, structured business growth under Albinder Dhindsa

• Goyal’s entrepreneurial experimentation outside the company

This allows Eternal Ltd. to stay focused on its existing business lines.