Swiggy has taken a giant leap in India’s food delivery race. The Bengaluru-based company has announced that its 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt, is now live in over 500 cities across the country. This rapid expansion comes just months after Bolt’s launch in October 2024 and shortly after a major rival shut down its own fast-delivery experiment, citing weak demand and operational hurdles.
Bolt: Fast, Hot, and Reliable
Swiggy’s Bolt is designed for today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Whether you’re craving a quick snack or a full meal, Bolt promises to deliver food from your favourite restaurants within just 10 minutes. The service operates within a tight 2-kilometre radius, ensuring that food arrives fresh and piping hot every time.
Massive Growth in Record Time
Bolt’s growth has been nothing short of remarkable. In less than seven months, the service has expanded to more than 500 cities, covering both metros and smaller towns. Swiggy has partnered with over 45,000 restaurants and popular quick-service chains like KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Faasos, and Curefoods.
Bolt fits perfectly into the way people live today. When hunger strikes, they want food fast without compromising on quality. Scaling to 500-plus cities in just a few months shows how well Bolt meets this demand.
What Makes Bolt Work?
- Focus on high-demand, quick-to-prepare dishes
- Orders fulfilled only from restaurants within a 2 km radius
- Curated menu with over 47 lakh dishes across 26 cuisines, from dosas and biryani to sandwiches and shakes
- Delivery partners are not informed if an order is from Bolt, and no incentives are linked to delivery speed, ensuring safety remains a priority
Outpacing the Competition
Swiggy’s aggressive push into ultra-fast delivery comes as a major competitor exits the space after facing challenges with profitability and demand. This leaves Swiggy as the clear leader in India’s 10-minute food delivery segment.
Bolt’s Impact on Swiggy’s Business
Bolt is already a major contributor to Swiggy’s growth:
- Accounts for more than 10% of all Swiggy food orders
- New users joining through Bolt show 4-6% higher retention than the platform average
- Partner restaurants report faster order fulfilment, reduced wait times, and increased repeat purchases
The Future of Quick Food Delivery in India
Swiggy’s Bolt is setting new benchmarks for speed and convenience in India’s food delivery sector. As more Indians seek instant gratification, Bolt’s hyperlocal, operationally intelligent model is poised to redefine how the country eats on demand.