Mumbai resident orders over 300 ice creams on Swiggy in just 45 days to beat the heat

While Mumbai placed the highest orders of fruit-based ice creams on Swiggy, Hyderabad preferred ice creams loaded with nuts.

As temperatures soar across the country, people are resorting to ice creams to beat the heat. In Mumbai, a resident went to a whole new level by ordering over 300 ice creams in just 45 days. Yes, you read that right!

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According to a report by Swiggy, the demand for ice creams has surged by 16% compared to the last year. (Representative image)

Swiggy, in its latest report, also revealed that the demand for ice creams has surged by 16% compared to the previous year as the country grapples with rising temperatures. Among the frozen delights, chocolate remains the most popular flavour, closely trailed by the summer fruit - mango. Other flavours that have secured a spot in the top league include tender coconut, almond, and timeless classic vanilla.

While Mumbai placed the highest orders of fruit-based ice creams, Hyderabad preferred ice creams loaded with nuts.

Between March 1 and April 15, over 6.9 lakh ice cream orders were placed on Swiggy from 7 pm to midnight, and around 4.6 lakh orders were placed from 11 am to 4 pm.

The report also celebrates the diverse preferences of ice cream lovers, with tubs being the preferred choice over a single scoop. The favourites include chocolate, mango, tender coconut and sitaphal, catering to a wide range of tastes.

Additionally, health freaks ordered vegan and guilt-free ice creams amid the scorching heat, with a 70% increase seen compared to last year.

The report also revealed the famous ice cream parlours, with NIC Ice Creams topping the popularity chart across India. In top metro cities, Naturals Ice Cream saw a high number of orders in Mumbai and Bengaluru, while Cream Stone Ice Cream tops the charts in Hyderabad.