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DiwaliRaksha BandhanBirthdayAnniversaryHousewarmingWeddingNew BabyFarewellGraduationValentine's DayMother's DayFather's DayFriendship DayTeacher's DayNew YearChristmasRetirementOnboarding (new joiners)
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Under ₹500₹500 – ₹1,000₹1,000 – ₹2,500₹2,500 – ₹5,000₹5,000+
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Coffee or tea loverFoodieReaderTravellerFitness and yogaHomebodyPlant parentPet parentTech loverArtsy and craftySpiritualStyle-consciousSelf-careHas everythingPractical (no clutter)
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Gift ideas (Under ₹500)

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  1. Books & book sets1
    Books & Stationery
    Books & book sets₹300 – ₹1,200

    Low effort, reads as thoughtful when it fits their interests.

    • Reader
    • Before you buy: find out what they've read recently — a book in a genre they already love beats a bestseller they won't open.
    • Not for: someone who doesn't read for pleasure
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  2. Resin art keepsakes2
    Art & Craft
    Resin art keepsakes₹500 – ₹5,000

    Preserved flowers, name plates, coasters and clocks set in resin.

    • Artsy and crafty
    • Before you buy: for preserved flowers, contact the artist before the event — the flowers need to reach them quickly and be dried before casting.
    • Not for: a last-minute gift — resin work takes days to cure
    Buy fromArtoholic GeminiResinVillaEunoia Arts
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  3. Pet hampers & treats3
    Pet Gifts
    Pet hampers & treats₹500 – ₹2,000

    Treats plus a toy work for almost any dog or cat.

    • Pet parent
    • Before you buy: check the pet's size, age and any food allergies before buying treats.
    • Not for: a pet on a vet-prescribed diet — skip treats and give a toy or accessory
    Buy fromSupertailsBudget-friendlyDroolsBudget-friendlyHeads Up For TailsPremium
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  4. Pet ID tags & bowls4
    Pet Gifts
    Pet ID tags & bowls₹300 – ₹1,000

    Small, genuinely useful, and the name makes it theirs.

    • Pet parent
    • Before you buy: engrave the owner's phone number, not just the pet's name — it's what gets a lost pet home.
    • Not for: a cat that won't wear a collar — a personalised bowl suits it better
    Buy fromHeads Up For TailsPremium
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  5. String & thread art5
    Personalised Gifts
    String & thread artPrice on enquiry

    A portrait, name or design drawn with thread wound between pins — made by hand from your photo.

    • Artsy and crafty
    • Before you buy: pick a photo with a clear face and strong contrast between light and dark — thread can't show fine, low-contrast detail.
    • Not for: a last-minute gift — it's made by hand, one at a time
    Buy fromKreative KarigariStoned SantaZwende
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Only a few ideas fit this closely

Try widening the budget beyond Under ₹500, or remove an answer. When nothing feels right, two gifts rarely miss:

An experience voucherCash in a good envelope, with a small add-on

How this list is made: only two hard rules — it stays within your budget and never shows what you asked to avoid. Everything else ranks rather than removes, each pick shows which of your answers it matched, and nobody pays to appear here. How GiftScene works