On Thursday, as Zomato celebrated its first-ever net profit of Rs 2 crore in the first quarter of this financial year, the CEO and founder engaged in some lighthearted banter on Twitter. The achievement was significant as it marked the platform’s first profitable quarter in 15 years, a remarkable turnaround from the Rs 186 crore loss recorded in the same period last year.
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Amidst the well-wishers, one Twitter user stood out with a witty remark, suggesting that the 40-year-old CEO could have borrowed Rs 2 crore from him instead of delivering orders door-to-door. A user naming Veerendra Hegde tweeted, “On lighter note: 2 crore mujse le leta bhai, etna ghar ghar jaake khana deliver karne ki kya zaroorat thi”
Deepinder Goyal, known for his engaging presence on social media, playfully responded, dubbing it the “Tweet of the day” and expressing amusement.
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Other Twitter users also joined in the jovial spirit, with one suggesting that the 2 crore rupee check be utilized for Diwali festivities, predicting it would multiply to 200 crores in the next year. Another user humorously acknowledged their contribution to Zomato’s success, stating they ordered from the platform daily.
Union Minister of State for Electronic and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, hailed Zomato as a “bright beacon” for startups, lauding the path to profitability that the platform has achieved. He emphasized the significance of this achievement as an inspiration for other Indian tech startups and investors to strive for sustainability and profitability.
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Chandrasekhar tweeted, “Congratulations! This is a bright beacon to all investors & startups that a path to profitability can & must be the outcome that all Indian Tech startups work to achieving,”
