In a lighthearted exchange on social media, Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank India and founder of Shaadi.com, hilariously asked Oyo Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal for a discount code.
The playful post came in response to Oyo's newly implemented check-in policy, which requires unmarried couples to provide proof of their relationship while booking accommodation at partner hotels in Meerut, effective January 2025.
Mittal's post on X, which quickly gained attention, read: “Ab toh @ShaadiDotCom par 'OYO' discount code banta hai. What's up @riteshagar? 👊🏼” The comment sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with users sharing memes and jokes about the new policy. takes
While Agarwal is yet to respond to Mittal's cheeky request, users on Platform X (formerly Twitter) jumped in with their own witty remarks.
One user suggested creative discount codes, while another quipped that even successful entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for a good deal. “Wedding venues pe discount code dilvao via OYO Naughty Anupam,” one user commented, to which Mittal replied, “Karein?”
A second user suggested, “How about sponsoring the first two nights of honeymoon for a newlywed couple at matching premium OYO properties on @ShaadiDotCom?”
Mittal responded, “Hey baby .. itna to hum nahin lete but we can definitely consider a lottery system and give these to some @ShaadiDotCom public every month.
A third user playfully commented on the post, “@ShaadiDotCom And @riteshagar Teaming up for the ultimate 'Couple Rescue'? 
Imagine swiping right on a discount code instead of a partner! Who needs wedding cake when you can stay at OYO? 
#Love and shelter“
What is OYO's new policy?
As per this policy, unmarried couples will no longer be allowed to enter OYO's partner hotels.
Not only this, couples will be asked to present valid proof of their relationship at the time of check-in, including online bookings. The travel booking platform has empowered partner hotels at their discretion to refuse couples bookings based on their judgment based on local social sensitivities.
The company is considering expanding its new mandate to additional cities due to feedback from the ground. Reactions to OYO's recent check-in policy have been mixed online; Some people joked about it while others highlighted important points about fundamental rights.