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Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Group CEO of Eternal Ltd.; Blinkit’s Albinder Dhindsa Takes Charge

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In a significant leadership transition, Deepinder Goyal has stepped down as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Ltd., the company disclosed in a regulatory filing. Albinder Dhindsa, currently the Chief Executive Officer of Blinkit, has been appointed as the new Group CEO with immediate effect.

The move marks a key moment for Eternal Ltd., which oversees multiple consumer-facing businesses in India’s rapidly evolving digital and quick-commerce ecosystem. Goyal, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder figure in India’s startup landscape, will no longer hold the group CEO position, though the company has not detailed any further changes to his role at this stage.

Albinder Dhindsa, who has led Blinkit through its transformation into a major quick-commerce platform, is widely credited for scaling operations, strengthening unit economics, and navigating intense competition in the hyperlocal delivery space. His elevation to the group CEO role signals Eternal Ltd.’s focus on operational execution and sustainable growth.

Industry observers see the leadership change as a strategic decision, particularly as quick commerce and integrated digital platforms become central to the company’s long-term roadmap. The regulatory filing did not cite reasons for the transition, nor did it outline immediate strategic shifts.

Further details are expected as the company clarifies leadership responsibilities and outlines its future direction under Dhindsa’s stewardship.

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Blinkit, Zepto Scrap 10-Minute Delivery Amid Concerns Over Gig Worker Stress

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Quick commerce companies such as Blinkit and Zepto have voluntarily scrapped their 10-minute delivery promises after concerns were raised by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding the growing pressure and stressful working conditions faced by gig workers.

According to reports, the move followed a meeting between government representatives and leading delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy, where delivery timelines and worker welfare were discussed in detail. The discussions focused on the impact of ultra-fast delivery expectations on rider safety, mental stress, and overall work conditions.

The 10-minute delivery model, while popular among consumers, has long drawn criticism for pushing delivery partners to meet unrealistic timelines, often at the cost of safety and well-being. Labour authorities expressed concerns that such aggressive delivery targets could encourage risky behaviour on roads and increase physical and psychological strain on gig workers.

Following the deliberations, quick commerce firms reportedly agreed to reassess delivery commitments, opting for more flexible timelines that balance customer convenience with worker welfare. The decision marks a significant shift in how the gig economy platforms approach operational efficiency and social responsibility.

The development highlights the government’s growing engagement with the gig economy sector and reflects an effort to create a more sustainable ecosystem for delivery partners, who form the backbone of India’s rapidly expanding quick commerce industry