Diwali 2026: Instamart party orders jump 162%, Zepto hamper sales triple; Kaju Katli and laddu top sweet charts

Diwali shoppers went all out on quick-commerce platforms this year, ordering everything from Kaju Katli and laddus to festive hampers, gold coins and home appliances, with Instamart and Zepto reporting a sharp jump in festive demand.

Swiggy’s quick-commerce arm Instamart recorded a 162 per cent year-on-year surge in party-planning orders during Diwali, while demand for munchies and snacks rose 42 per cent. Kaju Katli emerged as the most popular mithai on the platform, followed by Motichoor Laddoo and Besan Laddoo.