Zomato to Launch 'Mehmaan Mode' Hiding Prices for Group Orders After User Suggestion
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has agreed to introduce a new 'Mehmaan Mode' feature following a suggestion by marketing manager Ayushmaan Agarwalla on LinkedIn. This feature will hide menu prices during group orders, allowing guests to select dishes without seeing costs, reducing awkwardness for hosts and guests. Goyal confirmed the feature will roll out within the week. The idea has been welcomed as a way to ease group ordering, especially during festive gatherings.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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: 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.