In 2023, India ordered 2.5 biryanis per second on Swiggy. Chicken biryani dominated with a ratio of 5.5 chicken biryanis to one veg biryani, showcasing the nation's love for this iconic dish.
Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad took the lead, with users in these cities placing over 10,000 orders each. These urban hubs stood out as the top contributors to Swiggy's bustling on-demand delivery culture.
Bhubaneswar witnessed a pizza frenzy with 207 pizzas ordered in a single day. Meanwhile, in Jhansi, a remarkable 269 items were part of a single order, reflecting diverse and hearty appetites.
During Durga Pujo, Gulab Jamuns stole the spotlight with over 7.7 million orders, outshining the traditional Roshogollas. Masala Dosa emerged as the top veg order during all nine days of Navaratri.
On Valentine’s Day, India ordered 271 cakes per minute, with a user in Nagpur devouring 92 cakes in a day, embodying a sweet celebration of love. Bangalore earned the title of "Cake Capital" as 8.5 million chocolate cakes were ordered.