Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Zomato, and Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, got into a public spat in March 2025 about the financial viability of fast commerce enterprises in India. Goyal attacked Zepto for high cash burn, alleging it explained a sizable share of industry losses; Palicha responded by underlining Zepto’s dedication to openness and expansion. This argument emphasizes the financial constraints and competitive dynamics in the fast growing quick commerce industry. Both CEOs, demonstrating the complexity of negotiating business growth and sustainability in India’s food tech ecosystem, maintain mutual respect despite the conflict.
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Deepinder Goyal Receives Labour Dept Notice after ₹20 lakh Zomato Chief of Staff Demand
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s job listing for a Chief of Staff has caused controversy due to unusual conditions: an unpaid first year and a ₹20 lakh donation to Zomato’s charity, Feeding India. Though the role is advertised as an intensive learning opportunity, it is financially exclusionary, critics argue. Anonymous employees from Zomato contacted The Philox claiming that the company would receive a notice from the Labour Department for breaking labour laws. That, too, has not been confirmed but speaks volumes about the ethical and legal consequences of this hiring. This controversy shows challenges in the corporate recruitment strategy of India.