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Zomato CEO Goyal defends temple project, says Rs 188 crore invested
Deepinder Goyal has dismissed allegations that his temple construction initiative is a scam, asserting substantial financial commitment to the project. The Zomato founder stated he has invested over Rs 188 crore in building the religious structure.
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Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of food delivery platform Zomato, has firmly rejected claims that his temple project constitutes a scam or fraudulent venture. Goyal responded to criticism by highlighting the significant capital deployment in the construction initiative, emphasizing that over Rs 188 crore has been spent on the project to date.
The entrepreneur's statement comes amid ongoing public discourse surrounding the temple construction, which has attracted scrutiny from various quarters. Goyal's clarification underscores his personal commitment and financial stake in the religious infrastructure development.
The temple project represents one of Goyal's notable philanthropic endeavors outside his primary business operations in the food delivery and fintech sectors. His statement seeks to provide transparency regarding the scale of investment and counter misconceptions about the initiative's legitimacy and progress.