Every year it’s the same: Diwali feels far away in August, then suddenly it’s three weeks out, the budget isn’t approved, and gifts still have to reach four locations on time. Here’s what to give by budget, how to brand it, how bulk delivery works, and when to order so you’re not caught in the crunch.
Why plan early
The September–October window drives the biggest corporate gifting spend of the year. Demand spikes hard, and the best suppliers book out weeks ahead. Diwali gifting is a “decide in August” job, not an “order in October” one.
Employee gifts by budget
- Under ₹500: dry-fruit jars, a sweets box, or a diya-and-candle set with a festive card. Bulk pricing does the heavy lifting.
- ₹500–₹1,000: the mixed hamper — dry fruits, chocolates and a festive item in a rigid printed box. Packaging is what separates a gift from a giveaway.
- ₹1,000–₹2,000+: curated gourmet hampers for managers and senior staff. Our most reordered hamper here sits around [CONFIRM: SIGNATURE_HAMPER].
Client & partner gifts
Smaller audience, higher stakes — spend up. Higher-value curated hampers and leadership boxes for key accounts, up to [CONFIRM: CXO_RANGE]. A considered, personally-noted gift says “you matter to us specifically.”
Branding
Lean into the festival — Madhubani, Warli or rangoli-inspired packaging feels seasonal in a way a plain box never will. One clean logo placement beats a box covered in branding.
Bulk & multi-location delivery
CorGifting’s Diwali minimum is [CONFIRM: MOQ] boxes. The stress-saver is multi-location, single-invoice delivery — hampers to multiple offices and to remote/client home addresses, all under one order. Collect every delivery address early.
When to order
Ideal: 8–12 weeks ahead. Workable: 4–6 weeks. Absolute minimum: 2–3 weeks (limited choice). More than six weeks out? Lock it now.
Tax (quick note)
General guidance, not tax advice — confirm with your CA. For FY 2026-27, non-cash employee gifts are exempt up to ₹15,000 per employee (raised from ₹5,000), and gifts up to ₹50,000 per employee generally attract no GST.
Get a Diwali bulk quote
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FAQ
Q: Good Diwali gifts for employees under ₹500?
A: Dry-fruit jars, sweets boxes, diya-and-candle sets or a branded bottle with a festive card. Bulk pricing brings ₹600-retail items under ₹500 per head.
Q: How early should we order in bulk?
A: Ideally 8–12 weeks; 4–6 is workable; 2–3 is the minimum with limited choice.
Q: Can hampers ship to multiple locations?
A: Yes — multiple offices and individual home addresses across India, usually under one order and invoice.