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Birthday 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.

    • Birthday
    • 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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  2. Travel accessories2
    Bags & Travel
    Travel accessories₹400 – ₹3,000

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

    • Birthday
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: tie the gift to a real trip they have coming up.
    • Not for: someone who rarely travels
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  3. Gift cards & vouchers3
    Experiences
    Gift cards & vouchers₹100 – ₹10,000

    When you don't know their taste — let them choose.

    • Birthday
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: match the store to them: a card for a shop they already use gets spent; one they don't gets forgotten.
    • Not for: a partner or close family on a big occasion — on its own a card can read as low effort
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  4. Personalised keyrings4
    Personalised Gifts
    Personalised keyrings₹150 – ₹800

    Names, photos and initials on something they carry every day.

    • Birthday
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: choose engraved metal or leather if it's for daily keys; printed photo keyrings suit bags and lighter use.
    • Not for: a close relationship, as the only gift — it works best as an add-on
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  5. Mugs & cups5
    Kitchen & Dining
    Mugs & cups₹500 – ₹2,000

    Design mugs, cups and espresso sets for the daily coffee or chai.

    • Birthday
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: choose for how they drink: a big mug for coffee, a cup and saucer for tea, small cups for espresso.
    • Not for: someone whose cupboard is already full of mugs
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