Swiggy's 2024 Trends: Delivery partners covered 1.96 billion kms, equivalent to 5,33,000 trips from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Swiggy’s annual data for 2024 offers a fascinating glimpse into India’s food ordering habits. Among the highlights, a Bengaluru resident’s ₹49,900 expenditure on pasta stood out as a testament to unique culinary preferences.

Key Takeaways:

Biryani Reigns Supreme
Biryani topped the charts with 83 million orders, averaging 158 per minute—over two biryanis every second. Dosa secured second place with 23 million orders, reinforcing its status as a versatile favorite.

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Rapid Dessert Deliveries
Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice cream recorded the fastest delivery times, arriving in under 10 minutes. The fastest delivery overall saw ice cream reach a Bikaner customer in just three minutes.

Meal Trends and Regional Favorites
Dinner dominated with 215 million orders, 29% more than lunch. Regional preferences showcased Chole Bhature in Delhi, Aloo Parantha in Chandigarh, and Kachoris in Kolkata.

Unique and Record-Breaking Orders
A Delhi customer ordered 250 Onion Pizzas in one go, while Mumbai recorded the highest single bill of ₹3 lakh. The biggest saver was a Delhi resident who saved ₹1.22 lakh in a single order.

Swiggy’s Reach
Delivery partners covered 1.96 billion kilometers, equivalent to 533,000 trips from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Top performers included Kapil Kumar Pandey from Mumbai with 10,703 deliveries.

Dining Out
Swiggy Dineout served 22 million diners, helping Bengaluru alone save ₹101 crore. Romantic dining also surged, with Bengaluru leading 486,000 “just the two of us” reservations.

Swiggy's 2024 insights reflect India’s dynamic and diverse food culture, from late-night cravings to extravagant pasta indulgences.