Before Grecia Munoz aka Gia Goyal, Who Was Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal’s First Wife?

Deepinder Goyal, the entrepreneur who built Zomato into one of India's most recognisable food-tech brands, has entered a new phase of his professional journey.

After nearly two decades at the helm, Goyal has stepped down as Group Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Ltd with immediate effect. He will now serve as Vice Chairman of the company he founded 18 years ago, while Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, a long-time friend and collaborator, takes over as CEO.

As Goyal's leadership transition draws attention, interest has also resurfaced around his personal life, including his relationships over the years and the people who have shaped his journey beyond the boardroom.

Deepinder Goyal steps back from CEO role

The decision marks a significant shift for Eternal Ltd, formerly Zomato, as Goyal moves into a strategic oversight role. Albinder Dhindsa's appointment signals continuity, given his close association with Goyal and his role in scaling Blinkit. The move allows Goyal to focus on long-term vision while stepping away from daily operational responsibilities.

Grecia Munoz aka Gia Goyal and Deepinder's new chapter

In his personal life, Deepinder Goyal found companionship again years after his first marriage ended. He met Grecia Munoz, a former Mexican model, through a mutual friend during one of her visits to Delhi. Speaking about this period on The Kapil Sharma Show, Goyal candidly shared, "I was single for the longest time. My friends often set me up on dates and advised me not to settle down."

That changed when one particular introduction proved decisive. "He said, 'You should meet her you'll end up marrying her.'" The connection between Deepinder and Grecia was instant, eventually leading to marriage. Grecia Munoz later became known as Gia Goyal, marking a new and settled phase in the entrepreneur's personal life.

Meeting Kanchan Joshi at IIT Delhi

Before Grecia Munoz, Deepinder Goyal's life was closely intertwined with Kanchan Joshi, whom he met during his student days at IIT Delhi. Both were part of the Mathematics and Computing department, with Kanchan pursuing her MSc. Their shared academic environment laid the foundation for their relationship.

Recalling those early days, Goyal once said in an interview with Forbes India, "I chased her for six months." The couple eventually began dating and got married in 2007.

Marriage, family and eventual separation

As their relationship grew, so did Goyal's professional ambitions. In 2008, he co-founded Zomato along with Pankaj Chaddah, a venture that would go on to redefine food discovery in India. The couple welcomed their daughter, Sitara, in 2013. Reflecting on their marriage at the time, Goyal said, "We understand each other very well. We haven't fought in years."

Despite years together and shared milestones, the marriage eventually ended in divorce. Kanchan Joshi went on to build an accomplished academic career of her own and is now an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Delhi University. Her academic credentials include a BSc in Mathematics from Delhi University, an MSc from IIT Delhi and a PhD in Mathematics from IIT Delhi.

From stepping down as CEO to navigating different phases of his personal life, Deepinder Goyal's journey reflects both professional evolution and personal reinvention, each chapter adding to the story of one of India's most prominent startup founders.