Health-conscious Indians are driving a record rise in vegan meal orders, with plant-based protein dishes dominating food delivery platforms and restaurant menus.
India’s plant-based food revolution is officially here. According to a new market insight report released on July 22, 2025, the country has witnessed a remarkable 60% rise in vegan food orders in the first half of the year. The shift is largely attributed to rising health consciousness, environmental concerns, and increasing celebrity and influencer advocacy of the vegan lifestyle.
ЁЯМ▒ Veganism Finds Strong Roots in Urban India
The surge is most prominent in Tier-1 cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad, where vegan-friendly restaurants, cafes, and cloud kitchens have doubled in the past year. Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy have reported an exponential increase in searches and orders for plant-based meals.
тАЬThe demand for jackfruit biryani, tofu tikka, and almond-milk lattes has exploded,тАЭ said a spokesperson from Zomato.
ЁЯН╜я╕П Top Trending Vegan Dishes in India (2025)
- ЁЯМп Jackfruit Biryani
- ЁЯзЖ Soya Tandoori Kebabs
- ЁЯеЧ Vegan Paneer (Tofu) Butter Masala
- ЁЯНЫ Lentil ShepherdтАЩs Pie
- ЁЯНж Coconut Milk Kulfi & Almond Milk Ice Cream
ЁЯУК Key Drivers Behind the Vegan Boom
- тЬЕ Increased awareness about plant-based protein benefits
- тЬЕ Worries over climate change & animal welfare
- тЬЕ Bollywood and social media influencer endorsements
- тЬЕ More options and dedicated vegan sections in restaurants
- тЬЕ Fitness trends promoting clean eating & gut health
ЁЯУг What Experts Say
Nutritionist Dr. Anjali Mehta says:
тАЬThereтАЩs been a dramatic shift in how Indians view nutrition. Vegan diets are now being seen as viable, balanced, and performance-boosting.тАЭ
ЁЯУИ Future Outlook
Market analysts predict that IndiaтАЩs plant-based food market could reach тВ╣6,000 crore by 2030, with retail chains and FMCG brands entering the segment aggressively.
