National, February 11, 2025 – On the World Pizza Day, observed annually on 9th February, Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, has served up insights into the nation’s ultimate comfort food—pizza! Swiggy analyzed order trends over the past year, revealing India’s immense appetite for this Italian favorite. India devoured staggering 34 million pizzas. Additionally, on World Pizza Day alone, over 1.35 lakh pizzas were ordered in just 24 hours.
Throughout the year, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad emerged as India’s ultimate pizza hubs, each vying for the top spot. Bangalore and Mumbai aren’t just craving pizza—they’re leading the charge, with each city devouring over 3 million orders in the last year.
Pizza isn’t just for parties—it’s a craving that strikes anytime, anywhere! Whether it’s a solo indulgence or a feast with friends, there’s a perfect slice for every mood. And in the battle of classic vs. quirky flavors, Margherita Pizza with over 1 Million orders emerged as the undisputed champion, topping the charts across all cities in the last one year. Margherita was also people’s favourite, clocking over 19,000 orders across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, to satisfy their Pizza cravings in 10 mins, through Swiggy’s Bolt deliveries since the launch of Bolt. A true classic never goes out of style!
Pizza is never a solo act! Garlic Breads, Cheesy Dips and refreshing Cokes were the most popular companions, proving that Indians know how to throw a proper pizza party—complete with all the right extras.
When it comes to brand loyalty, Domino’s Pizza reigned supreme over the past year, receiving over 2.7 million orders from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
Speaking of celebrations, in 2024, a Swiggy user from Mumbai kicked off a feast, placing a massive order of 200 Pizzas worth ₹45,000 in a single order. The lineup? 20 Margherita Pizzas, 20 Mexican Green Wave Pizza, 20 Indi Tandoori Paneer Pizza, plus 30 Garlic Breadsticks and 30 Cheesy Dip to top it off! Now that’s what we call a pizza party. India wants its Pizzas fast and how! Through Bolt, a Swiggy user in Barakar (West Bengal) got the Onion Paneer Pizza delivered in just 3.4 minutes!
What are you waiting for? Your next pizza adventure is just a tap away on Swiggy.
Disclaimer: The data referenced in this release is for the period from 9th February 2024 to 9th February 2025.