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The Best Gift for a Colleague — Under ₹1,000
10 March 2026
You need to gift a colleague — a birthday, a work anniversary, a farewell — and you don't want to overthink it. Here's what works every time under ₹1,000.
Four things: a small desk plant (low maintenance, long lasting), artisanal coffee or chai sachets, a quality notebook, and dark chocolate. Each item is practical, usable at a desk, and feels considered without being personal in an awkward way.
The key is keeping it cohesive — everything should feel like it belongs together. Throw it in a simple box with tissue paper and a handwritten card. Takes 10 minutes to put together and lands far better than anything generic you'd find at a mall.
Avoid branded merchandise. A mug with your company logo is not a gift — it's a promotional item.
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