Zomato and Blinkit CEOs earn praise for their Holi gesture
What's the story
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal celebrated Holi by distributing sweets to his delivery partners.
He took to Instagram to share the festive moment, where he was seen distributing Gujiya, a traditional Indian sweet typically eaten during the festival of colors
Goyal thanked Aditya, a Blinkit store owner, for hosting him and his wife Gia for this surprise celebration. Goyal was also joined by Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa.
Public reaction
Gesture received positive response on social media
Goyal's gesture was widely appreciated on Instagram, with several users praising him for celebrating Holi with his delivery team.
A user called it a "fantabulous gesture," while another user hailed him as the best founder for such initiatives.
The official Instagram account of Blinkit, a quick commerce platform owned by Zomato, also reacted to Goyal's post.
The account noted that the Gulal or dry colors used by Goyal and others were ordered from their site.
Additional insights
Goyal's Instagram activity and further appreciation
Goyal's latest post was his return to Instagram after a break since November 2024.
The comeback was welcomed with excitement from users, including Tail Rales Rescue who called him "a big inspiration."
A user named, Mazin Suroor, praised Goyal for connecting with his own people, saying they are absolutely best at what they do.