Bengaluru Man Spends ₹49,900 on Pasta: Swiggy’s 2024 Data Insights

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.