1Festive & TraditionalDiyas & festive lamps₹200 – ₹5,000Clay, brass or decorative — for Diwali and beyond.
- Spiritual
- Before you buy: choose brass for a gift that lasts for years, clay for a set they'll light this Diwali.
- Not for: a household that doesn't celebrate Diwali — unless it's a decorative lamp for any time of year
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2- Spiritual
- Before you buy: check what's included: a plate alone, or the diya, bowls and bell that make it ready to use.
- Not for: someone who doesn't keep a home puja
3Books & StationeryBooks & book sets₹300 – ₹1,200Low 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
4Books & StationeryPlanners & diaries₹300 – ₹1,500Planners, diaries and personalised journals — dated ones must arrive on time.
- Reader
- Before you buy: check the start date: a dated planner must arrive before its year (or academic year) begins; undated ones work any time.
- Not for: someone who plans everything on their phone
5Corporate GiftingBranded merchandise₹200 – ₹2,000Logo mugs, bottles, diaries and tees that people actually keep.
- 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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