Zomato CEO Goyal Asked Blinkit Founder Dhindsa to Step Down Twice Post-Acquisition

• Deepinder Goyal revealed he asked Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice after Zomato acquired the company.
• The requests stemmed from Dhindsa's difficulty adapting to Zomato's structural and cultural changes post-acquisition.
• Goyal described his management style as balancing patience with confrontation, sometimes pushing leaders to 'rock bottom' for growth.
• He believes this approach, though difficult, often results in leaders emerging stronger, driven by belief in their potential.
• Zomato acquired Blinkit (formerly Grofers) in 2022 for Rs 4,447 crore, and it's now a key growth engine.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO reveals tough leadership calls post-acquisition for integration and growth.