Diwali gift ideas under ₹1,000 for family, friends and colleagues
A good Diwali gift is useful, looks festive when it is opened, and arrives on time. You don’t need a big budget for any of that. Here is how we’d plan gifts under ₹1,000.
Start with a list, not a cart
Write down everyone you are buying for and group them: close family, friends, colleagues and helpers. Set one budget per group. It stops the first few gifts from eating the whole budget.
Ideas that work at this budget
For the home
- Brass or terracotta diyas, and handmade candles
- Small wall décor, photo frames and table runners
- Indoor plants in ceramic pots, which last well beyond the festival
For him and for her
- Wallets, belts and card holders
- Jhumkas, bangles and jewellery boxes
- Grooming and fragrance sets
For colleagues
- Dry fruit and sweet hampers in reusable boxes
- Desk plants and planners
- Coffee mugs or tea sampler sets
Order at least a week before Diwali. Delivery slots fill up quickly in the last few days, and many stores pause returns on festive orders.
Gifts under ₹1,000 right now
Handmade and home décor picks
Handmade décor makes a gift feel personal, and it supports Indian artisans.
Prices and stock change every day during the festive season. Check the final price and delivery date on the store before you order.