Corporate gifting · 11 October 2026 · 6 min read
Corporate gift hampers in India: how to choose, brand and budget them
A corporate gift hamper is a small piece of your brand that ends up in someone's home. The good ones get used and remembered; the forgettable ones get regifted. Here is how to put together corporate gift hampers that feel premium — for clients, employees and partners, at Diwali and through the rest of the year.
What makes a corporate hamper feel premium
One hero item. Build the hamper around a single beautiful object rather than many small fillers. A substantial candle in a gold or crystal-cut vessel does this well.
Two or three supporting pieces that share the hero's colour palette and mood.
Rigid packaging and a card. A keepsake box, tissue wrap and a short personal note do more for perceived value than adding another item.
Three hamper builds at different budgets
The welcome kit, around ₹950: a 200g mood candle such as Citron (₹699) with a Citrus Grove wax tablet (₹249) for the new joiner's desk drawer. Fresh, bright and universally liked.
The festive thank-you, around ₹2,000: a Riwayat gift set such as the Gul Gift Set (₹1,999) — an ivory rose urli, a painted votive and two wax tablets in a keepsake box.
The client hamper, around ₹2,100: the Crystal Cut Candle Duo or the His & Hers Gift Box, for when the recipient is a couple or a household.
These are retail prices for single orders; corporate quantities are quoted separately.
Occasions beyond Diwali
Onboarding: a welcome candle on day one says more about your culture than a branded mug.
Work anniversaries and promotions: a gift set marks the milestone without the awkwardness of cash.
Client wins and renewals: a thank-you hamper after a signed contract is remembered at the next renewal.
Christmas and New Year: our Winter Wonderland range, including the Winter Magic Gift Set, suits year-end gifting.
Offsites, events and hospitality: wax tablets and votives work as room drops, place-setting favours and welcome amenities.
Choosing scents for a mixed audience
When you are gifting fifty people you do not know personally, play safe. Fresh and woody scents — citrus, lemongrass, cedar — suit almost everyone.
Florals and warm spice work well for festive hampers; very heavy oud and tobacco notes are better kept for recipients whose taste you know.
Not sure? Choose a duo or a set so the recipient gets two moods in one box. Our guide on how to choose a candle scent goes deeper.
Branding options
Branded sleeves and custom message cards are the simplest route: your logo and message, our candle.
Private label is the full version — custom fragrance, vessel and label developed with you — from 100 units. It suits hotels, retail partners and brands that want a signature scent.
How to brief a gifting partner (copy this checklist)
Occasion and the date the gifts must be in hand.
Headcount, split into tiers if budgets differ.
Budget per head, and whether it includes GST and shipping.
Branding: logo files, card message, any brand colours.
Delivery: one office address, or a sheet of individual addresses with PIN codes and phone numbers.
Whether you need a sample before approving the order.
Send this list to us on WhatsApp or through our corporate gifting page and we will come back with options within two working days.
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Planning corporate gifts this Diwali?
Tell us your occasion, headcount, budget per head and delivery date. We add branded sleeves and custom cards, and reply within two working days.
Frequently asked
- What should be in a corporate gift hamper?
- One hero item, such as a premium candle or gift set, two or three supporting pieces in a matching palette, rigid packaging and a short personal card. Fewer, better items feel more premium than a crowded box.
- Are candles a good corporate gift in India?
- Yes. They are inclusive across faiths and diets, non-perishable, easy to ship and used at home for weeks, which keeps your gesture visible long after the occasion.
- Can we create a custom fragrance for our company?
- Yes. Private-label candles with a custom fragrance, vessel and label start at 100 units.
- How much should a corporate gift hamper cost?
- Welcome kits typically sit around ₹800–₹1,200 per person, festive thank-yous around ₹1,500–₹2,000, and key-client hampers at ₹2,000 and above.