Datum Charts Jan 2026

Eating-Out GOV Crosses ₹4,200 Cr; Growth Moderates After FY25 Surge

Swiggy and Zomato's combined out-of-home GOV crossed ₹4,225 crore in Q3 FY26, up 27% YoY. After an exceptional FY25 with triple-digit growth, the category is now entering a sustainable expansion phase.

₹4,225 Cr
Q3 FY26 GOV
Swiggy + Zomato out-of-home market size
+27%
YoY Growth
Moderating from 146% peak in Q3 FY25
+19%
QoQ Growth
Recovering after Q4 FY25 contraction
146%
Peak YoY (Q3 FY25)
Exceptional FY25 growth normalising
Exhibit
Eating-Out GOV, Zomato + Swiggy
Combined out-of-home market size (₹ crore) with YoY and sequential growth rates
Total GOV
YoY Growth
Sequential Growth
The Big Picture

Swiggy and Zomato's combined out-of-home GOV crossed ₹4,225 crore in Q3 FY26, up 27% YoY. After an exceptional FY25 with multiple quarters of triple-digit YoY expansion — peaking at 146% YoY in Q3 FY25 — growth is now stabilising at healthier, sustainable levels.

Why It Matters

YoY growth has normalised from 146% in Q3 FY25 to 27% in Q3 FY26. After a brief contraction in Q4 FY25 (-8% QoQ), sequential growth has recovered to 19% QoQ in Q3 FY26. This marks a transition from hyper-growth to sustained expansion.

Strong Demand

Eating-Out Continues to Expand

YoY growth at 27% remains healthy, driven by frequency gains, recovery in corporate and travel-related dining, and tier-2 city adoption. Category fundamentals remain robust despite moderation.

Seasonal Moderation

Post-Festive Spending Fatigue

Flattening sequential trend reflects spending fatigue post-festive, coupled with budget reallocation toward home delivery and quick commerce in metros. Q4 FY25 saw a -8% QoQ contraction.

Tier-2 Growth Engine

Geographic Expansion Continues

Rising adoption in tier-2 cities drives frequency gains and new customer acquisition. Out-of-home dining accessibility expands beyond metros to emerging urban centers.

The divergence between YoY and sequential trends highlights two key dynamics: strong underlying demand driven by frequency gains and tier-2 adoption, and seasonal moderation as consumers reallocate budgets post-festive. This phase marks a transition from hyper-growth to sustained expansion.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only. GOV figures represent combined out-of-home dining orders from Swiggy Dineout and Zomato Dining. Data sourced from company investor presentations. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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