Swiggy’s annual data for 2024 has brought to light some astonishing food consumption trends, including a Bengaluru man spending a jaw-dropping ₹49,900 on pasta alone. The report, covering a wide spectrum of consumer behavior across the country, highlights some fascinating facts and figures from food deliveries in India.
Key Highlights from Swiggy’s 2024 Data
- Biryani Dominates: With 83 million orders, biryani took the crown as the most popular dish, with an average of 158 orders per minute, or more than two biryanis ordered every second.
- Dosa in Second Place: India’s love for dosa continues, with 23 million orders. It remains a favorite breakfast and snack choice across the country.
- Fastest Delivery: The fastest delivery was recorded in Bikaner, where ice cream reached a customer in just three minutes via Swiggy Bolt.
- Popular Meals: Dinner remains the most popular mealtime with 215 million orders, significantly outpacing lunch orders by 29%.
Regional Food Trends
- Delhi: Known for its love of Chole Bhature.
- Chandigarh: The top choice was Aloo Parantha.
- Kolkata: Kachoris remain a favorite snack.
Noteworthy Orders
- Unique Request: A customer in Delhi ordered an extraordinary 250 Onion Pizzas in a single transaction.
- Highest Single Bill: The highest recorded single bill was ₹3 lakh from a Mumbai diner.
Swiggy’s Delivery Stats
- Swiggy’s delivery partners collectively traveled 1.96 billion kilometers in 2024, equivalent to over 533,000 trips from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
- Top Performers: Kapil Kumar Pandey from Mumbai completed 10,703 deliveries, while Kaleeswari M from Coimbatore made 6,658 deliveries.
Swiggy Dineout and Savings
- Dineout Savings: Swiggy Dineout saw 22 million diners saving a total of ₹533 crore, with Bengaluru diners saving ₹101 crore alone. The average diner saved ₹708, up from ₹672 the previous year.
Regional Highlights
- Alcohol Deliveries: Bengaluru led alcohol deliveries with 289,000 orders, leaving Delhi far behind with 96,000 orders.
- Romantic Dining: There was a rise in romantic dining reservations, with Bengaluru and Jaipur topping the list.
Swiggy’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival was another major hit, with diners saving ₹228 crore over two seasons.
