Zomato to Launch 'Mehmaan Mode' Hiding Menu Prices for Group Orders
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has approved and plans to roll out a new feature called 'Mehmaan Mode' following a suggestion by Delhi-based marketing manager Ayushmaan Agarwalla. This feature will allow hosts to hide menu prices when passing their phone to guests during group orders, aiming to reduce social discomfort and embarrassment about costs. The feature is expected to launch soon, especially benefiting festive season gatherings where one person pays for the group order.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: mint, news18, economictimes, indiatoday, economictimes, moneycontrol, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 29 Oct, 03:36 am. Other outlets followed.