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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal extends salary waiver until 2026

As of now, Deepinder Goyal holds a 4.2% stake in Zomato, valued at over Rs 10,000 crore.

Deepinder Goyal has decided to forgo his salary for an additional two years, extending his earlier waiver until March 31, 2026. This marks a five-year period during which the CEO will not draw a salary, emphasizing his commitment to the company’s growth and sustainability.

Why were some key players overlooked and others overpaid for in IPL mega auction?

Englishman Sam Curran, who had once attracted a ₹18 crore bid, only had a couple of takers with CSK bringing him back home at ₹2.40 crore. (Image source: CNBC-TV18)

The IPL 2025 mega auction has seen some key former India stars getting overlooked.

Marathon sponsorships surge by 15%, brands drive engagement

TMM’s sponsors include Tata Sons, TCS, IDFC First Bank, Tata.ev, Asics, Bisleri, Vida, Fast&Up, and Vedanta.

The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) is expected to generate revenue of Rs 60 crore from brand sponsorship in its upcoming event in January 2025.

IPL 2025 mega auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13-year-old from Bihar, becomes the youngest Crorepati in IPL history

Earlier this year in January, Vaibhav made headlines when he debuted in the prestigious Ranji Trophy for Bihar at just 12 years and 284 days old, becoming the eighth youngest player to feature in first-class cricket globally. (Image source: CNBC-TV18)

IPL 2025 mega auction: At just 13 years of age, Vaibhav became the youngest player to be sold at the IPL auction.

HUL approves demerger of ice cream business into an independent listed entity

HUL's revenue from the operation has jumped to Rs 15,195 crore in Q3 FY25

Move aims to unlock shareholder value and accelerate growth for brands like Kwality Wall’s, Cornetto, and Magnum.

Amazon enters India’s q-comm race with ‘Tez’ delivery service

Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Retail Ad Service employs Amazon’s performance-driven ad technology and machine learning models.

E-commerce giant prepares to launch ultra-fast grocery and essentials delivery by year-end, aiming to compete with Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.

Jaguar MD defends rebranding ad amid online backlash; slams ‘vile hatred’

The initial reception from luxury consumers to the Type 00 concept has been positive, according to the company's MD Rawdon Glover.

Jaguar’s Rawdon Glover addresses criticism of new campaign as it sparks controversy online.

National Consumer Helpline partners with 1,000+ companies to boost grievance redressal

Operating in 17 languages, NCH remains the central grievance redressal platform for consumers, accessible via its toll-free number 1915 and the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal. (Image source: X)

The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has expanded its Convergence Programme to include over 1,000 companies, streamlining grievance redressal across major sectors. With NCH 2.0, AI-powered tools promise enhanced accessibility and efficiency for consumers.

The CEO Celebrity Complex: Chasing vision or next viral moment?

Deepinder Goyal emphasized that Zomato does not intend to compete directly with restaurants, adding that Bistro, its new quick-meal concept, is neither a “private label” nor a “Zomato kitchen.”

A great leader should be a custodian of the company and brand, not the star of the show. They need to stay focused on what matters — quality, innovation, and the long-term vision — not their next viral moment.