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Gift ideas (Under ₹500)
1Fashion & Accessories
Classic, widely flattering shapes travel best.
- 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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2Books & Stationery
Low effort, reads as thoughtful when it fits their interests.
- 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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3Bags & Travel
Luggage covers, passport sleeves, pouches and pillows — useful on every trip.
- Before you buy: tie the gift to a real trip they have coming up.
- Not for: someone who rarely travels
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4Pet Gifts
Treats plus a toy work for almost any dog or cat.
- 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
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5Pet Gifts
Small, genuinely useful, and the name makes it theirs.
- 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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