Early Life
Deepinder Goyal was born on January 26, 1983, in Muktsar, Punjab, India. He comes from a middle-class family. His father was a botany teacher, and his mother was an English teacher. Goyal graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 2005 with a degree in Mathematics and Computing. Before founding Zomato, he worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company.
Rise to Success
Deepinder Goyal co-founded Zomato in 2008. Initially named Foodiebay, the platform began as a restaurant aggregator, providing menu information, user reviews, and recommendations. Zomato expanded rapidly, both within India and internationally. The company's IPO in 2021 was oversubscribed 35 times and listed at a valuation of $12 billion. In 2022, Zomato acquired the quick commerce platform Blinkit. In January 2026, Goyal transitioned from the CEO role to Vice Chairman of Eternal Limited.
Key Business Strategies
Zomato's success is attributed to several key strategies. The company focused on providing convenience through online food ordering and delivery. Zomato expanded its services to include online food ordering in 2015. The platform also utilized a robust mobile application to enhance user engagement. Zomato has adapted to market needs, and consumer behavior.
Philanthropy
In 2022, Goyal donated ESOP shares worth INR 387 crore (approximately $46.6 million) to the Zomato Foundation to support the well-being of the company's delivery partners.
