Swiggy Now Offers 10-Minute Food Delivery Service Bolt to More than 500 Cities

Within seven months of its start, foodtech giant Swiggy has now brought its 10-minute meal delivery service, Bolt, to more than 500 Indian cities. The service, which was previously available in six top-tier cities, has now spread to tier II and III cities.

 "Powered by a network of over 45,000 restaurant brands, Bolt has exploded across metro areas as well as tier II and III towns since its October 2024 launch," Swiggy said in a statement. Bolt receives more than one order out of every ten food delivery orders placed on Swiggy's platform.

Within a 2-kilometre delivery radius, the platform has featured high-demand, quick-serve items with little preparation time on Bolt. Burgers, hot and cold drinks, breakfast foods, and biryani are among the dishes that take the least amount of preparation time.

 Additionally, it offers ready-to-pack snacks, chocolates, and ice cream. Bolt offers a variety of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands, including KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Faasos, Burger King, and Curefoods.

According to Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace, it has been amazing to watch the company grow to more than 500 cities in a few months. And this is only the start.

Bolt’s Popularity Forced Swiggy to Expand Business

The company stated in its statement that Bolt serves as a consumer acquisition mechanism for Swiggy, as the monthly retention of new users acquired through it is 4-6% higher than the average on the platform. When Swiggy Bolt was introduced in 2024, it was available in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune.

In addition to Bolt, the foodtech behemoth launched SNACC, a stand-alone app, in January to provide meals, drinks, and small nibbles in 15 minutes. SNACC, which was first offered in Bengaluru at specific pin codes, is now also delivered in Noida and Gurugram.

Swiggy says it can deliver a variety of food and drink items through the SNACC app, such as fruit bowls, tea, coffee, breakfast specials, snacks, and cold beverages. Last month, Swiggy launched its professional service marketplace, Pyng, for customers as part of its most recent service growth.

Pyng is an AI-powered platform that links users with vetted service providers, such as financial advisors, astrologers, travel and education specialists, and health and wellness specialists.

From Quick Commerce to Quick Food Delivery

The development occurs at a time when rapid delivery has emerged as a viable segment for both new and emerging foodtech and e-commerce firms. Zepto Cafe, Blinkit's Bistro, Bengaluru-based firm Swish, Gurugram-based platform Zing, and Rebel Foods' most recent "QuickiES app" are all located in the rapid meal delivery sector.

Even while rapid commerce platforms release new services every three months, the user interface of the apps still needs work.

According to reports, Swiggy and Zepto, two major players in fast commerce, received notices from the Delhi High Court last month regarding their apps' unpleasant user interfaces for those with visual impairments. By 2030, the fast commerce market in India is expected to have grown to a size of $40 billion.