● The analysis covers the period from July
2025 to June 2026, compared to July 2024 to June 2025.
● Searches for Organic & Health Food Stores increased by 28% pan-India.
● Delhi led the category with a sharp 74% increase in searches.
● Ahmedabad recorded a 44% rise, followed by Chennai and Jaipur at 30% each.
● Searches for Health & Specialty Food increased by 9% nationally.
● Hyderabad led the category with a 25% rise, followed by Chennai at 24% and
Ahmedabad at 21%.
● Grocery & Food Retail searches grew by 10% pan-India.
● Rajasthan and Gwalior recorded the highest growth in the category at 25%
each.
● Searches for Food Testing & Quality Certification increased by 29% in
Patna and 23% in Lucknow.
● Delhi led searches for Nutrition & Diet Consultants with a 31% rise,
followed by Bangalore at 28% and Pune at 25%.
Justdial Limited, India’s No. 1 local search
engine, has reported a notable increase in searches related to organic and
health food stores, speciality food products, grocery retail, food testing and
nutrition services across India. The analysis compares search volumes between
July 2025–June 2026 and July 2024–June 2025, reflecting growing consumer
interest in food quality, authenticity and informed dietary choices.
The trend comes amid increased regulatory
focus on food labelling and product claims, encouraging consumers to look
beyond broad marketing assertions and seek trusted retailers, specialised
products, professional nutrition guidance and food quality certification
services.
At a national level, searches for Organic
& Health Food Stores increased by 28%. Delhi emerged as the strongest
growth market with a sharp 74% rise, followed by Ahmedabad at 44%. Chennai and
Jaipur recorded a 30% increase each, while Pune and Hyderabad witnessed growth
of 29% and 28% respectively. Bangalore and Chandigarh registered a 20% increase
each.
Justdial’s data shows
that searches for Health & Specialty Food grew
by 9% pan-India, indicating rising demand for products aligned with specific
dietary, nutritional and lifestyle requirements. Hyderabad led the category
with a 25% increase, followed by Chennai at 24% and Ahmedabad at 21%. Bangalore
and Pune recorded growth of 19% and 16% respectively.
Grocery & Food Retail searches increased
by 10% nationally, highlighting the continued importance of trusted sources for
everyday food purchases. Rajasthan and Gwalior recorded the highest growth at
25% each, followed by Solapur and Patiala at 18% each. Patna and Indore
witnessed a 15% rise in searches.
The growing emphasis on verification was also
visible in searches for Food Testing & Quality Certification services.
Patna led the category with a 29% increase, followed by Lucknow at 23%, Kanpur
at 18% and Vadodara at 12%. This indicates increasing interest among consumers
and businesses in food safety, quality assessment and compliance.
Searches for Nutrition & Diet Consultants
also witnessed strong growth across major cities. Delhi led with a 31%
increase, followed by Bangalore at 28% and Pune at 25%. Mumbai recorded a 20%
rise, while Chennai witnessed an increase of 16%.
The data points to a broader shift in how
Indian consumers approach food purchases and dietary decisions. From organic
and speciality food retailers to nutrition professionals and quality
certification providers, consumers appear to be placing greater emphasis on
transparency, expert guidance and credible sources. As awareness around
ingredients, product claims and food standards continues to grow, trust and
verifiable quality are increasingly influencing everyday food choices.
APPENDIX
Organic & Health Food Stores
July ’25–June ’26 vs July ’24–June ’25
Pan-India – 28% increase
Delhi – 74% increase
Hyderabad – 28% increase
Chennai – 30% increase
Bangalore – 20% increase
Pune – 29% increase
Ahmedabad – 44% increase
Chandigarh – 20% increase
Jaipur – 30% increase
Health & Specialty Food
July ’25–June ’26 vs July ’24–June ’25
Pan-India – 9% increase
Bangalore – 19% increase
Pune – 16% increase
Chennai – 24% increase
Hyderabad – 25% increase
Ahmedabad – 21% increase
Grocery & Food Retail
July ’25–June ’26 vs July ’24–June ’25
Pan-India – 10% increase
Patna – 15% increase
Indore – 15% increase
Rajasthan – 25% increase
Solapur – 18% increase
Gwalior – 25% increase
Patiala – 18% increase
Food Testing & Quality Certification
July ’25–June ’26 vs July ’24–June ’25
Lucknow – 23% increase
Vadodara – 12% increase
Patna – 29% increase
Kanpur – 18% increase
Nutrition & Diet Consultants
July ’25–June ’26 vs July ’24–June ’25
Mumbai – 20% increase
Delhi – 31% increase
Pune – 25% increase
Bangalore – 28% increase
Chennai – 16% increase