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  1. Sunglasses1
    Fashion & Accessories
    Sunglasses₹500 – ₹4,000

    Classic, widely flattering shapes travel best.

    • Traveller
    • Before you buy: check for '100% UV protection' or 'UV400' on the label — dark lenses without UV protection do more harm than none.
    • Not for: someone who wears prescription glasses — unless you're getting prescription sunglasses made
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  2. Books & book sets2
    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
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  3. Travel accessories3
    Bags & Travel
    Travel accessories₹400 – ₹3,000

    Luggage covers, passport sleeves, pouches and pillows — useful on every trip.

    • Traveller
    • Before you buy: tie the gift to a real trip they have coming up.
    • Not for: someone who rarely travels
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  4. Pet hampers & treats4
    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
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  5. Pet ID tags & bowls5
    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
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