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Meet Kanchan Joshi: First Wife of Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal; IIT Delhi Scholar’s Bio, Age, Education, Net Worth

Kanchan Joshi is a maths professor at Delhi University & the first wife of Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal. Here's what we know about her age, education, career, and net worth.

By: Prakriti Parul
Last Updated: January 22, 2026 01:32:25 IST

Kanchan Joshi a mathematics by profession came into public attention because of her past marriage to Deepinder Goyal, the billionaire founder of Zomato. Despite this link, she has kept a low profile and remained focused on her academic work at the University of Delhi.

Who is Kanchan Joshi?

Kanchan Joshi is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Delhi. She holds a BSc from Delhi University and both an MSc and a PhD in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Her academic career stands in contrast to the business trajectory of her former husband.

Kanchan Joshi Age

Her exact birthdate is uncertain, however there are hints in her educational background. She is predicted to be in her early to mid-40s in 2026, having gotten her BSc in 2001. She has largely kept personal information, out of the public eye.

Kanchan Joshi Education

Joshi has a distinguished academic background rooted in top Indian institutions. She did her BSc in Mathematics at Delhi University from 1998 to 2001, followed by an MSc in Mathematics at IIT Delhi between 2001 and 2003. She later completed her PhD in Mathematics at IIT Delhi from 2003 to 2009, reflecting a steady commitment to the discipline.

Kanchan Joshi Career

Joshi pursued an academic career after completing her PhD. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Delhi, contributing to both teaching and research in the mathematics department. Her professional standing is separate from her past marital ties.

Kanchan Joshi Net Worth

Kanchan Joshi’s net worth has not been verified publicly. As a professor at a public institution, her income would correspond with standard academic salaries in India. In comparison, Deepinder Goyal is a billionaire worth about $1.3 billion (₹11,600 crore) as of 2025, while Kanchan has pursued a standard academic career.

Relationship with Deepinder Goya

Joshi met Deepinder Goyal while they were both students in the Mathematics and Computing department at IIT Delhi. Goyal has mentioned in interviews that he pursued her for about six months before they began dating. The couple married in 2008, around the time Goyal co-founded Zomato. They have one daughter together, Sitara, born in 2013. The marriage ended in divorce, after which Goyal remarried in 2024. Joshi has remained out of the public eye since the separation.

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