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Deepinder Goyal’s handing of Eternal’s reins to Albinder Dhindsa raises uncomfortable questions about timing, risk and whether shareholders are being asked to trust yet another reassuring narrative.

Deepinder Goyal has announced that he is stepping down as group chief executive officer of Eternal, with Albinder Dhindsa set to take over from 1 February. Goyal says he is “drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and experimentation”, ideas that are better pursued outside the confines of a public company.
It is a surprising statement when set against the reality Eternal faces today. Few roles would seem more demanding, or higher risk, than running a publicly listed company at the pointy end of the food delivery and quick-commerce business. In fact, everything else pales …
The instant house help business has become the centre of focus and investment at the home services company. But another fight may be brewing in its core business.
India’s grocery and food delivery platforms are increasingly displaying misleading images of food using artificial intelligence, defeating the very purpose of buying online.
Parent AceVector is headed for a public market debut next week. As much as 97% of its revenue comes from two businesses. One is already a listed entity, the other a missed opportunity.