'This Is Absolutely Stupid On Our Part'; Zomato Boss Deepinder Goyal Faces Backlash Over Extra Charge For Veg Orders

Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, later apologized in public after receiving criticism for an additional fee that was applied to vegetarian meal orders.

When, a LinkedIn user, complained that being vegetarian in India felt like a 'curse' due to these extra fees, the controversy started. He went on to attack Zomato for portraying vegetarian food as a 'luxury tax' instead of a typical choice for dining.

Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, responded to the post in response to the criticism and promised that the additional cost would be eliminated. In order to prevent a repeat of this incident, he also pledged to resolve the matter within the team, stressing that the charge would be removed immediately.

Zomato Chief, Deepinder Goyal acknowledged the error and apologized in public in response to the criticism.'This is absolutely stupid on our part. I am super sorry for this.'

This charge will be removed today itself,' Additionally, he gave users his word that remedial measures would be implemented to avoid future occurrences of the same problems.

Chief of Staff row

Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, recently made an unusual job offer that shocked a lot of people. He is seeking a Chief of Staff, but there was a catch; the chosen individual will not receive compensation for the first year. They will be required to pay Rs 20 lakh instead.

On his X account, Goyal announced that the Chief of Staff will be instrumental in determining Zomato's future, working on significant projects such as Feeding India, District, Blinkit, and Hyperpure. Although the role's financial component might seem out of the ordinary.

Goyal emphasised that the payment is not intended to save the business money. He wrote, 'We will donate 50 lacs, which is equal to a Chief of Staff salary, to a charity of your choosing.'