The Origin of 'Zomato': How Domain Issues Led to the Name of India's Biggest Food Delivery Platform

In an entertaining episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared the fascinating story behind his company's name. Goyal revealed that he had initially wanted to name the platform "Tomato," but was unable to do so due to a domain issue.

The recent episode, which is currently streaming on Netflix, featured Kapil Sharma questioning Goyal over the meaning of the name Zomato. Goyal explained that they had to change a letter from the word "tomato" to get the desired domain name and settle for "Zomato dot com."

This amusing anecdote shed light on how the platform's name came to be. Additionally, Kapil Sharma also asked Goyal about the romantic app notifications of Zomato. In response, Goyal gave credit to his marketing team, saying that their idea of "building a relationship with the customer" inspired the creative notifications.

The episode also saw a heartwarming moment when Goyal shared the story of how he first met his wife, Gia Grecia Munoz from Mexico, who recently changed her name. The couple's romantic love story is an inspiring tale that began when friends set up their single partner with Gia on a date. Today, Deepinder Goyal credits this serendipitous meeting as the chance encounter that led him to his wife.

Goyal and his team brought laughter and charm to the show, as they dived into the company's backstory and creative marketing choices. The episode, showcasing the CEO's charming personality and wit, is a must-watch for Zomato fans.