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Viral Post Highlights Potential Zomato Loophole Bypassing Platform Fees

Analysed 27 May 2026·2 sources analysed·Business
Viral Post Highlights Potential Zomato Loophole Bypassing Platform FeesPreviousNext

A viral social media post claims a loophole in Zomato's delivery system allows customers to place a small order via the app while paying directly to restaurants for larger meals, bypassing platform fees and commissions. This method reportedly benefits customers and restaurants but may undermine food delivery companies' revenue by turning them into subsidized logistics providers. The claim has sparked debate on its feasibility, potential impact on business models, and whether Zomato is addressing the issue.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 27 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on a consumer and business practice issue without explicit political framing. They present perspectives from social media users and the food delivery platform's economic implications, reflecting a business and consumer viewpoint rather than political ideologies. The coverage includes concerns about platform sustainability and user behavior without partisan commentary.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The overall tone is neutral to cautionary, emphasizing the potential financial impact on food delivery platforms while acknowledging benefits to customers and restaurants. The discussion includes skepticism about the loophole's scalability and possible company responses, resulting in a balanced sentiment that neither endorses nor condemns the practice outright.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18'Rs 1,200 Food With Rs 40 Order': Viral Post Claims Zomato Loophole Lets Users Avoid Platform FeesCenterNeutral
moneycontrolViral post says Zomato loophole lets users to buy without paying platform fee, commission- Moneycontrol.comCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

moneycontrol broke this story on 26 May, 01:22 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    moneycontrol26 May, 01:22 pm
    Viral post says Zomato loophole lets users to buy without paying platform fee, commission- Moneycontrol.com
  2. 2
    news1827 May, 10:27 am
    'Rs 1,200 Food With Rs 40 Order': Viral Post Claims Zomato Loophole Lets Users Avoid Platform Fees

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • financial irregularity

    This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Zomato

Story context

Category
Business
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
27 May 2026
Key entities
ZomatoMobile appIndian rupeeFood deliveryRotiMalaiDal makhaniSpice mixGulab jamunPaneerButterWhatsApp
Viral Post Highlights Potential Zomato Loophole Bypassing Platform Fees