Diwali gift ideas for employees and staff include sweets, dry fruits, hampers, vouchers, and practical gifts such as mugs, bottles, notebooks, bags, and apparel, with the right choice depending on your company’s budget and team size.
As a company owner, you can plan gifts for your staff under ₹500, under ₹1,000 or above ₹1,000, then choose single gifts or combinations that suit office, remote, factory and field teams. Qikink, an Indian print on demand platform, offers products with custom printing for a single employee or as bulk orders, and there is no minimum order.
This guide lists Diwali gift ideas for employees with current prices, from sweets boxes and printed mugs to gift sets and hampers. You will also find the tax rules for employee gifts in India and practical steps for bulk orders and delivery.
Key Takeaways:
- Diwali gifts for employees range from about ₹60 to ₹2,000 per person, grouped as under ₹500, under ₹1,000 and above ₹1,000.
- The gift lists mix printed gifts with sweets, dry fruits, hampers and vouchers, so you can combine both.
- Gifts, vouchers and tokens you give an employee are not taxed as a perquisite while the yearly total is below ₹15,000.
- Office, remote, factory and field teams need different delivery plans, so collect names, sizes and pincodes early.
- Personalise the gift products with your company logo, any staff or employee name or a short festive message.
What Makes a Good Diwali Gift for Employees?
A good gift idea for employees on Diwali is useful, suitable for the whole team, easy to distribute and practical enough to use after the festival.
Employee engagement is a current concern for workplaces in India. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report found that 23% of employees in India were engaged at work in 2025, compared with 20% globally.
Five practical factors can help you assess an employee gift:
- Useful: Choose items employees can use at work or at home after Diwali.
- Suitable for the team: Keep the gift practical and neutral because employees may have different preferences and ways of celebrating Diwali.
- Easy to distribute: Products that can be handed out at an office or shipped to homes and work sites are easier to manage.
- Simple to personalise: A company logo, employee name, team name or short festive message can make a standard gift more relevant to the team.
- No sizing needed: Products without size requirements simplify large orders. For apparel, collect employee sizes before placing the order.
How Much Should a Company Spend on Diwali Gifts for Employees?
There is no fixed amount. Diwali gifts for employees range from about ₹60 to ₹2,000 per employee before shipping, and employee gifts stay free of income tax while the yearly total is below ₹15,000.
You can set your Diwali gift budget by multiplying the number of employees by the gift cost, then adding GST. For example, if you give 100 employees a personalised pen engraved with their name, the cost works out as follows:
Product prices carry GST at 5% or 18%, depending on the product. If you send gifts to employees’ homes as a surprise, shipping applies to each parcel and depends on the weight, the delivery location and the shipping mode.
You can give the same gift to every employee when you want a simple and consistent order. Another option is to use two budgets for different employee groups, such as a standard gift for the wider team and a higher-value gift for selected roles or longer-serving employees.
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Diwali Gift Ideas for Employees by Budget
Diwali gift ideas for employees by budget range from about ₹60 for a keychain to about ₹2,000 for a festive hamper. The tiers are a guide to the listed price per employee before GST and shipping, so an item close to a budget limit can fall in either tier.
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Diwali Gift Ideas for Employees Under ₹500
Diwali gift ideas for employees under ₹500 include sweets boxes from about ₹150, chocolate boxes, diya sets, desk plants, mugs from ₹115, pens at ₹100, notebooks at ₹160 and tote bags at ₹150. Most of the printed gifts need no sizing, so you can order one design for the whole team.
Note:
Qikink prices below are before GST and shipping, and some product pages show GST-inclusive prices, so the amount at checkout can differ. Printing is included in the prices of mugs, sipper bottles, tumblers and pens. Apparel and caps are priced before printing, and an A4-size DTF print costs ₹80. Prices for sweets, dry fruits, hampers and vouchers are typical retail prices and vary by seller and city.
1. Traditional Sweets Box
Price: about ₹150 to ₹500
Mithai (or sweets) is the most familiar Diwali gift, and a boxed assortment from a local sweet shop or a known brand suits most teams. A small to medium box usually costs about ₹150 to ₹500. Sweets stay fresh for only a few days, so order close to Diwali and plan the delivery for employees in other cities.
2. Chocolate Gift Box
Price: about ₹300 to ₹500
A chocolate gift box suits teams that prefer a sweet other than mithai. Boxes with an assortment of chocolates or cookies usually cost about ₹300 to ₹500, and they travel better than fresh sweets. Check for allergens and eggless options before you order for a large team.
3. Diya and Candle Set
Price: about ₹150 to ₹500
A set of decorative diyas or scented candles is a festive gift employees can use at home during Diwali. Basic diya sets start at about ₹150, and boxed sets with candles reach about ₹500. Pick a design that suits any home, and pack it carefully so it does not break in transit.
4. Festive Home Decor Gift Set
Home decor is a gift employees take home, so a small pair works well. The 24 x 24 inch tapestry is a wall hanging, so the artwork carries the gift, and the 8 x 8 inch canvas print sits on a shelf or a desk. A geometric pattern or a festive illustration works better for a mixed team than a personal photo or a bold slogan, because taste in home decor varies.
5. Desk Plant
Price: about ₹300 to ₹500
A small potted desk plant, such as a succulent or a lucky bamboo, lasts well beyond Diwali and works in an office or at home. A basic potted plant usually costs about ₹300 to ₹500, and a festive planter keeps it in the Diwali theme. Add a short care note to each plant, and check that the seller can deliver live plants to every city on your list.
6. Personalised Photo Frame
Price: ₹220 to ₹350
A personalised photo frame is a simple keepsake, especially when the design carries a company message, a team photo or a festive greeting. Qikink prints an A4 acrylic poster for ₹220 and an A3 framed poster for ₹350, and both are easy to pack and hand out in bulk. Keep the artwork neutral so it suits every employee’s home or desk.
7. Mugs
Price: ₹115 to ₹220 (printing included)
A mug stays in use at a desk, in the pantry and at home. Qikink prints custom mugs in five styles, all in 11 oz capacity:
- White mug: ₹115
- Colour mug: ₹150
- Black mug: ₹180
- Magic mug: ₹200
- Enamel mug: ₹220
The white mug has the lowest cost. The colour mug has a coloured handle and inside; the black mug is fully black; the magic mug shows the design when hot liquid is poured in; and the enamel mug is steel with a silver rim.
8. Water Bottles and Tumblers
Price: ₹250 to ₹440
Employees carry a bottle through the whole day, so a custom water bottle with a name or team design on it gets seen often. Some of the options are:
- Sipper bottle: ₹250, 750 ml aluminium with a glossy finish, a clip cap and a fade-proof print
- Steel water bottle: ₹250, 25 oz
- Tumbler: ₹440, 20 oz, made of 304 stainless steel with double-wall insulation, a splash-proof lid and a reusable metal straw
The sipper bottle and tumbler prices include printing. With 18% GST, the tumbler costs about ₹520, so it suits teams that can spend a little more per person.
9. Notebooks, Notepads and Planners
Price: ₹120 to ₹240
Stationery is easy to hand out because it needs no sizes. A spiral-bound notepad costs ₹120 and a notebook costs ₹160. The notepad suits meeting notes and quick lists. The notebook suits employees who write more. The A5 daily planner costs ₹240 and suits employees who plan their day on paper. The cover design is the main thing to personalise, and any of the three pairs well with a pen gift.
10. Pens
Price: ₹100
Personalised pens have a metal body and come in classic, twist and click styles. The name or logo is laser engraved, so it does not fade or rub off. A pen takes almost no space, which makes it an easy add-on to a notebook or planner.
11. Tote and Drawstring Bags
Price: ₹150 to ₹210
Bags stay in use after Diwali, so they suit employees who commute or move between sites.
- Zipper tote bag: ₹150
- Everyday large tote bag: ₹210
- Cotton drawstring bag: ₹150
A tote carries lunch, notebooks or shopping, and the large tote costs ₹60 more for extra room. The drawstring bag carries a gym kit, a lunch box or a change of clothes.
12. Keychains and Luggage Tags
Price: ₹60 to ₹70
The square keychain costs ₹60, and the luggage tag costs ₹70, so both work as a low-cost gift for a very large team or as an add-on to another item. Initials or a simple logo fit a keychain, and a luggage tag suits employees who travel for work or head home for the festival. You can print the employee’s name and an office contact number on the tag.
13. T-Shirts
Price: ₹190 to ₹265
T-shirts need sizes, so collect each employee’s size before you order. Both styles come in sizes S to 2XL.
- Classic crew T-shirt: ₹190
- Oversized classic T-shirt: ₹265
For custom-printed T-shirts, printing is charged separately. DTG printing on a colour T-shirt starts at ₹100, and an A4-size DTF print costs ₹80. The final charge depends on the print size and placement.
14. Polo T-Shirts
Price: ₹320
A polo T-shirt costs ₹320 before printing. An A4-size DTF print costs ₹80, and a small pocket-size print costs less. The polo is made of 220 GSM cotton with a collar and cuffs, and it comes in sizes S to 2XL, so collect employee sizes before placing the order. Embroidery is also available for a logo.
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Diwali Gift Ideas for Employees Under ₹1,000
Diwali gift ideas for employees under ₹1,000 include dry fruit boxes from about ₹500, gift vouchers, wireless chargers, sweatshirts and hoodies from ₹390 to ₹780, and gift combinations from ₹515 to ₹660. This budget gives you room for better apparel, food boxes and small gift combinations.
15. Dry Fruit Box
Price: about ₹500 to ₹1,000
Dry fruit boxes with almonds, cashews, raisins and similar nuts are among the most common Diwali gifts for a team. Most boxes for bulk gifting cost about ₹500 to ₹1,000, and they last longer than fresh sweets. Check the packaging and dietary needs before you order, and ask the seller about shelf life.
16. Gift Vouchers
Price: you set the value, such as ₹500 or ₹1,000
A digital gift voucher lets each employee choose what they want, so it suits mixed teams and employees in different cities. You decide the value per employee. Check the expiry date and terms, and remember that vouchers count toward the ₹15,000 yearly gift limit.
17. Mug and Dry Fruit Hamper
This hamper pairs a custom-printed mug with a dry fruit box, so employees get a festive treat and a gift they keep using. Qikink prints the mugs, and you buy the dry fruit boxes from your supplier and pack them together before you hand them out.
18. Wireless Charger / Charging Stand
Price: about ₹500 to ₹1,000
A wireless charger or charging stand is a practical Diwali gift for employees who use smartphones at work or at home. Choose a compact model that works with the devices your team uses. Many suppliers ask for a minimum order of around 100 pieces, so check compatibility, charging specifications, warranty, packaging and branding options before you order.
19. Everyday Kit
This combination brings together four practical items without making the gift too large. It works well when you want one compact gift set for desk-based employees.
20. T-Shirt and Bottle Combo
This pairing combines apparel with a daily-use bottle. It suits teams where you can collect oversized T-shirt sizes before ordering and want a simple two-item Diwali gift. Printing on the T-shirt is charged separately.
21. Sweatshirts and Hoodies
Price: ₹390 to ₹780
A sweatshirt costs ₹390, and a hoodie costs ₹490 before printing. The oversized sweatshirt costs ₹530, the oversized hoodie ₹700 and the zip hoodie ₹780.
You can custom print a hoodie, and the printing charge is added on top. Since both need sizing, collect each employee’s size before placing the order, and keep the print simple for everyday wear.
Diwali Gift Ideas for Employees Above ₹1,000
The gift sets and hampers below cost about ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 before shipping, and set totals do not include printing on apparel and caps.
22. Diwali Festive Hamper
Price: about ₹1,000 to ₹2,000
A ready-made festive hamper combines sweets, dry fruits and a small gift such as a diya set or a candle in one box. It suits a team in one location, because the hamper arrives ready to hand out. Before you order, check what each hamper contains, how it is packed and whether the seller can deliver to every address on your list.
23. Wellness Gift Hamper
Price: about ₹1,000 to ₹2,000
A wellness gift hamper can combine herbal tea, healthy snacks, a reusable bottle or another simple self-care product. It suits employees who may prefer something different from sweets and dry fruits. For bulk orders, check the contents, dietary information, shelf life and packaging before choosing the hamper.
24. Desk Gift Set
This set brings together drinkware and desk essentials, and it suits employees who work in the office or at home.
25. Travel Gift Set
This set combines a tumbler, bags and a custom cap for short trips, commuting and carrying personal belongings. It suits employees who travel regularly and gives each person several products instead of one larger item.
26. Fitness Gift Set
This set combines workout clothing with a bottle, a drawstring bag and a cap. Collect employee sizes before ordering.
Diwali Gift Ideas for Corporates: Office, Remote and Factory Teams
Diwali gift ideas for staff and other corporate teams work best when they match how each team receives them: handed out at the office, shipped to a home address or delivered in bulk to a site.
Gifts for Employees at the Office
Office Diwali gift ideas are simpler to plan when everyone works from the same location. Desk-use products such as mugs, notebooks, planners, pens and desk mats fit naturally into this setting.
Gifts for Remote Employees
Remote employees need gifts that work well at home and can be delivered to individual addresses. Drinkware, notebooks, planners, bags and the Desk Gift Set fit this setup. If you are sending gifts to different cities, keep each employee’s name, phone number, complete address and pincode ready before placing the order.
Gifts for Factory and Field Teams
Factory and field employees often spend less time at a desk, so products that are easy to carry and use during the day are a practical choice. Water bottles, caps, bags and other easy-carry products fit this type of work setting.
Gifting Clients from Your Company
If your company also gifts clients at Diwali, the same products can work when you pair them into a set. The tumbler, the Desk Gift Set, the Travel Gift Set and the hampers suit clients, and a logo on each item keeps your company name visible. Keep the client list separate from the employee list, because client gifts follow different tax rules from the ₹15,000 employee gift limit.
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Tax and GST on Employee Diwali Gifts
Under Rule 15 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026, the total value of gifts, vouchers or tokens an employer gives an employee is treated as nil for perquisite tax when it is below ₹15,000 in the tax year. This means the employee pays no income tax on them.
Sweets, dry fruits, hampers, vouchers and custom gifts all count toward the ₹15,000 limit. Cash is not covered by it, so check with your CA how a cash bonus is taxed.
For GST, gifts from an employer to an employee with a value not exceeding ₹50,000 per employee in a financial year are not treated as a supply under Schedule I of the CGST Act, 2017. Gifts above ₹50,000 per employee in a financial year can have GST implications.
Input tax credit on goods disposed of by way of gift or free samples is generally restricted under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act. You should confirm the treatment with a CA for your specific situation.
Note:
The income-tax and GST rules above were checked recently. This information is general guidance and is not tax advice.
How to Personalise and Order Diwali Gifts in Bulk?
To order Diwali gifts in bulk with Qikink, choose a product, upload your company logo or design, enter the quantity and sizes, add delivery details and pay. Qikink dispatches 95% of orders within 2 to 3 days.
There is no minimum order quantity, and for 50 or more pieces you can also ask for a bulk quote and review a design proof or sample before production. Qikink also offers free design help and a GST invoice for corporate billing.
Once you have selected the gift and set the budget, plan the personalisation, employee details and delivery before placing the order. Follow these steps:
- Finalise the gift and quantity: Decide whether all employees get the same gift or each team gets a different one. A bottle or tote bag works across the workforce, while desk items suit office staff. Use the final headcount to set the quantity, and keep a few extra units if your budget allows.
- Personalise the product: Add a company logo, employee name, team name or a short Diwali message. Keep the design simple so employees keep using the gift after Diwali without it looking like promotional merchandise.
- Prepare employee and delivery details: Collect each employee’s full name, product and quantity, apparel size where needed, phone number, complete address, city, state and pincode, and any name or initials to print. Confirm sizes with employees and check addresses carefully for remote and field teams.
- Review the design before production: Check the logo placement, names, print colours, product colours, sizes and quantities. For a large order, approve a sample before the full order is produced.
- Plan delivery by location: If everyone works from one office, deliver to one address. Use individual home addresses for remote employees, and group deliveries by site for factories and field locations.
- Order early: Allow time for employee details, design approval, production, packing, shipping and distribution. Ordering early matters most for personalised apparel and multi-city deliveries, and it leaves time to fix incorrect sizes or delivery issues before Diwali.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Are Some Unique Diwali Gifts for Employees?
2. What Are Some Diwali Gifts for Employees That Are Not Sweets?
3. What Are Some Eco-Friendly Diwali Gift Ideas for Staff or Employees?
4. What Are Good Diwali Gift Ideas for Office Staff?
5. What Should I Gift Employees Who Have Different Preferences?
6. What Are Good Diwali Gift Ideas for Employees Under ₹500 and Under ₹1,000?
7. Can You Send Diwali Gifts to Employees in Different Cities?
Final Thoughts
Choosing Diwali gifts for employees becomes easier when you start with your budget, team size and work setup. Practical gifts such as mugs, bottles, stationery, bags and apparel can work for different teams, while gift combinations give you more flexibility when you want to create a larger Diwali gift set.
If you are looking for custom printed Diwali gifts that can be ordered individually or in bulk, Qikink offers products across different price ranges with custom printing and bulk printing options. You can choose from 350+ customisable products at Qikink or combine them into employee gift sets based on budget and gifting requirements, with shipping available across India.
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