TL;DR: Eternal Ltd (the Zomato-Blinkit combine) has announced that Albinder Dhindsa will take over as Group CEO. This move solidifies Zomato's pivot from a food-delivery company to a 'Direct-to-Home' infrastructure giant, signaling the end of the standalone quick-commerce era.
The New Guard at Eternal
On February 9, 2026, Eternal Ltd—the entity formed to house Zomato, Blinkit, and Hyperpure—announced a major leadership shuffle. Albinder Dhindsa, the architect behind Blinkit's meteoric rise, has been named Group CEO. This transition is not just a promotion; it is a strategic acknowledgment that the "Blinkit" model of logistics is now the primary engine of growth for the entire group, overshadowing the matured food delivery business.
Vichaarak Perspective: The 'Founder-Manager' Dilemma
The rise of Albinder to the Group CEO role while Deepinder Goyal moves into a more 'Executive Chairman' style role (focusing on capital allocation and long-term vision) is a masterclass in succession planning. However, the counter-view is that Zomato is effectively betting its entire future on the 'Everything in 10 Minutes' promise.
By centralizing power under Dhindsa, Eternal is doubling down on operational intensity. The risk? Quick-commerce remains a game of razor-thin margins and immense regulatory scrutiny regarding gig-worker rights. If the Blinkit model faces a legal or margin-squeeze setback, Zomato no longer has a 'safe' food-delivery hedge—it is now a single, massive logistics machine. This is the 'Blinkit-fication' of the portfolio: high risk, high reward, and zero room for inefficiency.
FAQ: Eternal Ltd Leadership Change
Who is the new Group CEO of Eternal Ltd? Albinder Dhindsa, the founder of Blinkit, has been appointed as the Group CEO.
What is Eternal Ltd? Eternal Ltd is the consolidated organization that includes Zomato, Blinkit (quick-commerce), Hyperpure (B2B supplies), and Feeding India.
What does this change mean for Zomato shareholders? It signals a deeper integration between food delivery and quick-commerce, aiming for operational synergies and a unified logistics network.