Key Points
- Deepinder Goyal won’t be back for Shark Tank India Season 4.
- Swiggy, Zomato’s main competitor, is a big sponsor this time.
- Goyal wanted to change how people see startup culture.
- He’s not thrilled about being “kicked out.”
Looma News
Shark Tank India is getting ready for its fourth season, bringing back some familiar faces like Anupam Mittal and Namita Thapar. But there’s some twist, Deepinder Goyal, the big boss of Zomato, is not on the panel, and he’s not too happy about it.
The Controversy
Goyal recently opened up about his absence being linked to Swiggy, Zomato’s tough competitor, being a sponsor this season. At the ET Startup Awards, he said he felt “kicked out” because of this deal. He only filmed for a weekend and wanted to give a fresh take on the startup scene in India, moving the spotlight from just flashy stuff to something real and impactful.
What It All Means
This whole situation raises some eyebrows about how rivalries in the startup world can spill over into shows like Shark Tank. Goyal’s disappointment shows how committed he is to changing the story around entrepreneurship in India. It reminds us that even in a competitive space, the voices of those trying to keep it real matter.
