Zomato Introduces Host Mode to Hide Menu Prices for Guests
Zomato has launched 'Host Mode' across India, a feature allowing guests to browse menus and add dishes without seeing prices. This aims to ease ordering for friends and family by removing the pressure of choosing based on cost. Hosts retain control by reviewing the final bill before payment. The feature was introduced following a LinkedIn suggestion by marketing manager Ayushmaan Agarwalla, which Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal accepted and implemented within days.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (70/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 3 Nov, 07:24 am. Other outlets followed.