“Bengaluru Resident Spends ₹49,900 on Pasta: Swiggy’s 2024 Data Unveils Surprising Consumer Trends, Report”

Swiggy’s annual data for 2024 has revealed some astonishing and quirky consumer trends, including a Bengaluru man who spent a staggering ₹49,900 on pasta. The food giant’s report, which sheds light on dining preferences across India, uncovers a host of interesting insights into consumer behavior, order patterns, and record-breaking deliveries.

Key Highlights from Swiggy’s 2024 Data:

1. Top Dishes Ordered:
   • Biryani was the undisputed leader, with an overwhelming 83 million orders, averaging nearly 158 orders every minute—more than two biryanis every second.
   • Dosa came in second with 23 million orders, underscoring its status as a go-to breakfast and snack across India.
2. Dessert Delights:
   • Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice cream took the top spots for desserts, with the fastest delivery times, averaging under 10 minutes for both.
3. Dinner Dominance:
   • Dinner orders led the charge with 215 million orders, a 29% increase over lunch, solidifying its place as the most popular mealtime.
4. Regional Favorites:
   • Swiggy’s data also revealed regional preferences. Delhi showed a clear love for Chole Bhature, Chandigarh preferred Aloo Parantha, while Kolkata continued its tradition with beloved Kachoris.
   • In Bengaluru, alcohol delivery topped the charts with 289,000 orders, far surpassing Delhi’s 96,000.
5. Fastest Delivery:
   • The fastest delivery recorded was an ice cream order to a customer in Bikaner, arriving in a swift 3 minutes via Swiggy Bolt.
6. Unusual Orders:
   • In a truly unique feat, a Delhi customer placed an astonishing order for 250 Onion Pizzas in one go.
7. Record-Breaking Delivery Miles:
   • Swiggy’s delivery partners traveled a combined total of 1.96 billion kilometers in 2024, equivalent to over 533,000 trips from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
8. Top Delivery Partners:
   • Kapil Kumar Pandey from Mumbai emerged as a standout performer, completing 10,703 deliveries, while Kaleeswari M from Coimbatore followed closely with 6,658 deliveries.
9. Swiggy Dineout:
   • The Swiggy Dineout service became increasingly popular, with 22 million diners saving a collective ₹533 crore. Bengaluru diners alone saved ₹101 crore, with the average diner saving ₹708, a slight increase from last year’s ₹672.
10. Massive Bills and Savings:

• The highest single bill recorded was a jaw-dropping ₹3 lakh from a diner in Mumbai.
• The biggest saver was a Delhi consumer, who saved an impressive ₹1.22 lakh on a single order.

11. Rise in Romantic Dining:

• Romantic dining reservations saw a sharp rise, with 2.35 million bookings for “just the two of us,” led by Bengaluru (486K) and Jaipur (64K).

12. The Great Indian Restaurant Festival:

• Swiggy’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival was a huge success, saving diners ₹228 crore over two seasons, making it a major hit across the country.

Conclusion:

Swiggy’s 2024 data highlights not only the diverse culinary preferences of Indian consumers but also the fascinating trends emerging in online food delivery. From record-breaking pasta orders to lightning-fast deliveries, and the surge in romantic dinners, the food delivery giant continues to adapt to the evolving demands of its customers, delivering a mix of convenience, variety, and unique experiences.

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