Shark Tank judge and Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal asks Oyo CEO for discounts after Oyo changes check-in policy

Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently stirred up social media with a playful request directed at Ritesh Agarwal, CEO and founder of Oyo Rooms. Mittal’s lighthearted post referenced Oyo’s new check-in policy in Meerut, which requires unmarried couples to provide proof of their relationship before staying at partner hotels. The policy, set to take effect in January 2025, has sparked a wave of memes and discussions online. Ritesh Agarwal is also a judge on this season's Shark Tank show.

Mittal joined the buzz with a cheeky post on the platform X (formerly Twitter), humorously suggesting that Shaadi.com deserves a special Oyo discount code given the overlap in their target audience. His witty comment quickly captured attention, prompting a flurry of creative and humorous responses from users.

Social media users jumped in with their own suggestions and jokes. Some proposed innovative discount codes. A few users even suggested Shaadi.com and Oyo partner up for unique offers, such as honeymoon packages or lottery-based giveaways for newlyweds who met through the matchmaking platform.




One particularly bold suggestion involved offering discounts on wedding venues and even insurance packages for divorced couples, adding to the playful tone of the conversation. Despite the jokes, the exchange highlighted how major brands like Shaadi.com and Oyo Rooms often intersect in catering to modern relationships and lifestyle trends.

While Ritesh Agarwal has yet to respond, Mittal’s tweet has already sparked widespread engagement, blending humor with a sharp nod to brand synergy. This playful exchange underscores how even casual social media interactions between prominent entrepreneurs can quickly go viral, entertaining audiences while subtly promoting their respective brands. One user asked if Shaadi.com can sponsoring the first two nights of the honeymoon for a newly married couple in premium OYO properties for profiles matched on
Shaadi.com. Anupam Mittal replied that it could consider a lottery system and give these out to a few people every month.