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  1. Desk plants & succulents1
    Flowers & Plants
    Desk plants & succulents₹200 – ₹900

    Low-maintenance and longer-lasting than cut flowers.

    • Homebody
    • Plant parent
    • Before you buy: match the plant to the light where it will sit: succulents need sun, while snake plants and ZZ plants cope with low light.
    • Not for: someone who travels often and can't water
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  2. Indoor plants2
    Flowers & Plants
    Indoor plants₹150 – ₹3,000

    For the home: easy-care plants, statement plants and bonsai.

    • Homebody
    • Plant parent
    • Before you buy: match the plant to their light: a dim flat needs a snake plant or ZZ, not a fiddle-leaf fig.
    • Not for: someone who travels a lot, or has no light at home
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  3. Branded merchandise3
    Corporate Gifting
    Branded merchandise₹200 – ₹2,000

    Logo mugs, bottles, diaries and tees that people actually keep.

    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: keep the logo small and the item good: people keep a quality bottle with a small logo, not a cheap one with a big logo.
    • Not for: clients whose company rules don't let them accept gifts
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  4. Dry fruit boxes4
    Gourmet & Food
    Dry fruit boxes₹500 – ₹3,000

    The classic Diwali and corporate gift — freshness matters.

    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: check the packing date and pick the freshest stock — nuts go stale, and walnuts turn rancid fastest.
    • Not for: someone with a nut allergy
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  5. Scented candles5
    Home & Decor
    Scented candles₹400 – ₹1,500

    A dependable gift — mild scents are the safer default.

    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: pick mild scents — vanilla, sandalwood, fresh linen — unless you know their taste; strong florals divide people.
    • Not for: someone with asthma, or who's sensitive to fragrance
    How to choose, and all sellers →

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