Drama Alert! 🚨 Looks like the tension between Zomato and Swiggy just hit a whole new level! In a surprising twist, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has revealed that he was “kicked out” of Shark Tank India Season 4, and the reason? Swiggy’s sponsorship of the show! 😲💼
What Went Down? ⏬
Goyal, who joined Shark Tank India in Season 3, made quite the impression with his no-nonsense, real-talk approach. But just as quickly as he made his debut, he’s now out for the upcoming season. The Zomato boss shared at the ET Startup Awards that after shooting for just one weekend, he was informed that Swiggy, his biggest rival, was taking over as the main sponsor of the show — and that reportedly meant one thing: no room for Goyal. 😬
“I went there to change the narrative, to bring some realness into India’s startup culture, which is often about showmanship. Unfortunately, I can’t go back because Swiggy sponsored the show and kicked me out… that’s what I heard.” — Deepinder Goyal
Talk about corporate rivalry reaching a whole new level, right? 👀
Swiggy’s Big Money Move 💸
Swiggy, Zomato’s fierce competitor in the food delivery game, has reportedly signed a ₹25 crore sponsorship deal for Shark Tank India’s Season 4. And rumor has it, one of the conditions was that Goyal couldn’t return as a shark. 😱
This drama doesn’t end here. According to sources, Swiggy is in the middle of raising ₹3,750 crore through fresh equity shares, with ₹950 crore earmarked for brand marketing and awareness campaigns. Sounds like they’re putting in serious work to outshine their rival! 🌟🔥
Fans Are Shocked! 😲
Deepinder Goyal became a fan favorite last season, bringing a much-needed fresh perspective to the shark panel. His departure has left many scratching their heads — will Shark Tank India Season 4 feel the same without his straight-up style? Only time will tell!
While Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Ritesh Agarwal, and Peyush Bansal are all returning for the new season, the absence of Goyal has left a noticeable void. 🦈💔
The Showdown Between Zomato and Swiggy Continues 🍕🚴♂️
This latest Shark Tank drama is just another chapter in the Zomato vs. Swiggy rivalry. The two food delivery giants have been battling it out for market dominance, and this sponsorship drama just adds more fuel to the fire. 🔥🔥
Fans are definitely watching this showdown closely, and let’s be real — it’s getting spicier than the food they deliver! 🌶️
Stay tuned, fam! 🛎️ It’s going to be one wild season of Shark Tank India, and we’re here for all the business drama, one pitch at a time! 📈👀 #SharkTankIndia #SwiggyVsZomato #DeepinderGoyal #CorporateDrama