Zomato CEO faces backlash over controversial $36,000 job ad

Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Indian food delivery company Zomato, faced backlash after posting a job ad for a chief of staff that required applicants to pay a $36,000 fee. The role promised no salary for the first year and was framed as a learning opportunity. The job ad sparked outrage online, with critics arguing that only wealthy candidates could afford to apply. Many described the move as absurd and a publicity stunt, questioning the sincerity of the company's intentions. In response to the criticism, Goyal claimed the fee was meant to filter applicants and stated that he would not require payment from the selected candidate. Despite this clarification, the backlash continued, with many accusing him of poor judgment.