Swiggy, the on-demand convenience platform, recorded a 10.7% year-on-year increase in food delivery orders during the three-day Diwali festive period from November 6 to 8, 2026, reflecting the growing reliance on digital food delivery services for festive celebrations.
The platform handled an average of 97,545 food orders an hour during the period, with Masala Dosa, Kaju Katli and Paneer Butter Masala emerging among the most ordered dishes across the country.
The festive ordering trends also highlighted regional preferences, with Appam and Samosa making surprise entries into the national top 10 list.
Among sweets, Kaju Katli emerged as the most popular choice, followed by Motichoor Ladoo, Rasgulla and Gulab Jamun. Kaju Katli was particularly popular in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Hyderabad.
Festive orders reflect appetite for indulgence
The scale of festive celebrations was reflected in some of the platform’s largest individual orders.
A customer in Hyderabad placed one of the country’s biggest orders on November 6, comprising 57 packets of assorted sweets worth ₹41,895.
On Diwali day, November 8, a Mumbai-based customer ordered seven curated hampers of assorted sweets for ₹41,772.
These orders underline the role of online food delivery platforms in meeting the demand for traditional festive treats and gifting during major celebrations.
Dineout reservations surge on Diwali
The festive dining trend extended beyond home deliveries, with Swiggy’s Dineout platform recording a sharp increase in restaurant reservations.
Reservations on Diwali eve, November 7, rose 7.4% compared with the corresponding day last year. Bookings on Diwali itself increased 38.5% year-on-year.
Among metropolitan markets, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai led restaurant reservations during November 6 and 7. Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh recorded the highest booking activity among emerging markets.
The growing preference for dining out was also reflected in large group gatherings. A restaurant bill of ₹1,34,210 was recorded in Mumbai on November 6, while group reservations for 30 people each were made in Surat and Ahmedabad.
Digital platforms become part of festive consumption
The Diwali trends highlight how food delivery and restaurant discovery platforms are becoming increasingly integrated into India’s festive consumption patterns.
While home delivery services cater to households seeking convenience during celebrations, restaurant reservation platforms are benefiting from the growing preference for family outings and group dining.
Swiggy’s performance across food delivery and Dineout illustrates the expanding role of digital platforms in capturing festive spending across both at-home consumption and the eating-out market.