As temperatures soared this summer, Indians found unique ways to deal with the heat this year by ordering some really interesting food and drink, according to a new report.

Refreshing flavours and beverages ruled the carts, according to Swiggy’s Summer Trends 2026. Analysing the consumers’ food ordering behaviour between April 15 and June 16, the Indian on-demand convenience platform, observed that the demand for desserts grew 19.2 per cent YoY, with emerging cities like Amaravati (63 per cent growth YoY) and Thanjavur (44.1 per cent YoY) leading the way. Also, the demand for cold beverages increased 20.7 per cent YoY.