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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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Graduation gift ideas (Under ₹500)

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  1. Pens & pen sets1
    Books & Stationery
    Pens & pen sets₹150 – ₹3,000

    A good pen gets used every day — engraving a name makes it personal.

    • Graduation
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Reader
    • Before you buy: check refills for that pen are easy to buy in India — a pen without refills becomes a paperweight.
    • Not for: someone who rarely writes by hand
    Buy fromClassmateBudget-friendlyThe Gift Studio
    Elite Key & Pen Set
    The Gift Studio

    Elite Key & Pen Set

    From ₹349Shop
    The Prestige Writing Set
    The Gift Studio

    The Prestige Writing Set

    From ₹499Shop
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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.

    • Graduation
    • 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.

    • Graduation
    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Before you buy: tie the gift to a real trip they have coming up.
    • Not for: someone who rarely travels
    Buy fromDecathlonBudget-friendlyMokobaraPremiumHexafun
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  4. Gift cards & vouchers4
    Experiences
    Gift cards & vouchers₹100 – ₹10,000

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

    • Graduation
    • 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
    Buy fromArtmentWoohooGyFTR
    Ode Spa (formerly O2 Spa) E-Gift Card
    Woohoo

    Ode Spa (formerly O2 Spa) E-Gift Card

    ₹500 – ₹10,000Shop
    Ugaoo E-Gift Card
    Ugaoo

    Ugaoo E-Gift Card

    ₹500 – ₹5,000Shop
    Kitsters Gift Card
    Kitsters

    Kitsters Gift Card

    ₹500 – ₹3,000Shop
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  5. Sunglasses5
    Fashion & Accessories
    Sunglasses₹500 – ₹4,000

    Classic, widely flattering shapes travel best.

    • Graduation
    • 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
    Buy fromVincent Chase by LenskartBudget-friendlyFastrackBudget-friendlyRay-BanPremium
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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