Grouping

Updated on Dec 11, 2025

To request grouped data on initial load, configure the groups in the GroupDescriptorFactory. the ToDataSourceResult() extension method will return only the grouped data in the response object.

• The Group method sets the initial groups.

Razor

    @(Html.Kendo().DataSource<ProductViewModel>()
        .Name("myDataSource")
        .Ajax(datasource => datasource
            .Read(read => read.Action("Products_Read", "Home"))
            .Group(groups =>
            {
                groups.Add(product => product.UnitPrice);
                groups.Add(product => product.ProductName);
            })
        )
    )

Razor

    <kendo-datasource name="myDataSource" type="DataSourceTagHelperType.Ajax">
        <transport>
            <read url="@Url.Action("Products_Read", "Home")"/>
        </transport>
        <groups>
            <group field="UnitPrice" />
            <group field="ProductName" />
        </groups>
    </kendo-datasource>

See Also

• Server-Side API