Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has achieved a significant milestone with its rapid expansion of Bolt, its fast food delivery service, which is now operational in over 500 cities across India. Since its launch in October 2024, Bolt has grown quickly, serving food in metropolitan areas as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, thereby enhancing its reach across the country. Within just six months of operation, Bolt now powers more than 10% of Swiggy’s total food delivery orders, a clear indicator of its growing success and demand.

The Bolt service is now available across a vast network of 45,000+ restaurant brands, offering a diverse range of over 47 lakh dishes. From Indian delicacies like dosa and biryani to fast food items like burgers and sandwiches, Bolt ensures that food is delivered quickly and fresh in under 10 minutes, without compromising on quality or consistency.

A key factor behind Bolt’s success is its efficient operational model, which blends smart backend optimization with a carefully curated menu of quick-serve, high-demand items that require minimal or no preparation time. The service operates within a 2 km radius to ensure speedy delivery and high-quality standards. This has made it particularly appealing to customers who value convenience, speed, and the satisfaction of getting their meals promptly, whether they are in Bengaluru or Patna.

Notable Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains like KFC, McDonald's, Subway, and Faasos are already part of the Bolt network, along with a growing number of local favorites, making it easier for customers to access their favorite food in record time. Bolt is prominently featured on the Swiggy app, enhancing visibility and accessibility for users across India.

Swiggy’s Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace, shared, “It’s hard not to love Bolt when your food arrives faster, hotter, and just the way it’s meant to be enjoyed. What makes it click isn’t just speed, but the operations behind the scenes that make it all work. Bolt fits into the way people live today. You’re hungry, you want something now, and you don’t want to compromise.”

The success of Bolt also extends to its positive impact on restaurant partners. Restaurants on the platform experience optimized workflows, reduced wait times, and a significant increase in daily orders. The service has become a key lever for Swiggy to acquire and retain customers, with users acquired through Bolt showing 4-6% higher monthly retention than the platform’s average.

In conclusion, Bolt is not just about faster delivery but also about creating a superior experience that resonates with the fast-paced lifestyles of today’s consumers. As Swiggy continues to innovate and scale its services, Bolt’s expansion to 500+ cities marks just the beginning of its journey to revolutionize the food delivery industry in India.

About Swiggy:
Swiggy, founded in 2014, is India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, offering services such as food delivery, grocery delivery through Instamart, and more. The platform serves millions of consumers across 700+ cities, partnering with over 2 lakh restaurants. With over 5 lakh delivery partners, Swiggy aims to elevate the urban consumer’s experience, offering unparalleled convenience across multiple services through its app.

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