Corporate gifting is all fun until you realise the gifts you choose may not click with your team or clients. As a business, you want your gifts to be loved, used, and remembered—not tossed aside.
But with changing preferences and rising expectations, how do you make sure your gifts actually work?
One of the best ways is to gift what’s trending. When your gifts align with what recipients actually want today, the chances of making them happy go way up.
We at CorporateGifting101 are here with a practical list of the top corporate gifting trends shaping Indian workplaces, along with simple tips to help you get it right.
1. Luxury Tea & Coffee Blends from Indian Brands
India’s tea and coffee market is thriving, with a growing appetite for artisanal blends and premium brews. There are over a hundred homegrown brands offering everything from single-origin coffee to wellness-infused teas.
So why hide the love for chai or filter coffee? Gift it instead.
Brands like Vahdam Teas, Tea Trunk, The Hillcart Tales, Sleepy Owl, and Blue Tokai offer beautifully packaged corporate gift sets that are both classy and thoughtful. You can choose between assorted samplers, festive boxes, or even subscription kits. Many of them also allow custom branding or name tags to add a personal touch.
Before you order, make sure to check if your recipients are tea fans or coffee lovers—because a well-matched brew makes the gift more memorable.
2. Regional Art-Inspired Gift Boxes
With the growing use of social media and rising cultural pride, Indian art has become more visible and celebrated than ever.
People love and appreciate gifts that reflect their roots or showcase India’s artistic diversity. Whether it’s the intricate lines of Madhubani, bold Warli patterns, or the charm of Pattachitra, they will make a mark for sure.
These gifts don’t just look beautiful but they also help support local artisans and preserve traditional crafts. You can choose gift boxes that include items like hand-painted coasters, notebooks, desk accessories, or home decor, all inspired by regional art styles.
Many Indian brands now curate such themed boxes for corporate gifting and even offer logo placement or personalisation. It’s a great way to combine culture, creativity, and purpose into your gifting.
3. Customised Office Desk Organisers
While desk organisers aren’t a new concept, they still trend because they’re practical and easy to personalise. There are so many unique options available today, from wooden trays with wireless chargers to compact sets that include pen holders, calendars, and phone stands.
With the ability to add custom logos, names, or even choose specific colours and materials, these organisers can feel truly personal.
So think about their daily work setup. Do they prefer tidy desks, need help staying organised, or appreciate smart tools? A well-chosen desk organiser can strike the perfect balance between usefulness and thoughtfulness.
4. Festival-Themed Gift Sets (Diwali, Pongal, Onam)
You won’t find the craze of festivals anywhere like you do in India. Indians love celebrating, and with so many festivals across regions, gifting around these occasions creates deeper impact and stronger bonds.
Some of the options you can include in festival-themed gift sets:
- Traditional sweets and dry fruits
- Brass or copper diyas
- Festive candles and home décor
- Handcrafted puja kits
- Eco-friendly rangoli kits
- Festival-themed snack boxes
- Personalized greeting cards with brand logo
- Regional specialties (like Onam Sadya mixes or Pongal rice packs)
5. Eco-Friendly Plantable Stationery
Eco-friendly plantable stationery is a smart pick for conscious gifting. These items can either be included in a larger gift hamper or given as standalone gifts for events, onboarding kits, or thank-you tokens. They also work well as promotional items that leave a lasting impression.
There are various Indian brands like BioQ, Green Gifting, Sow and Grow, and Plantcil offering notebooks, pens, pencils, and calendars embedded with seeds. Once used, they can be planted to grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers.
As a company, choosing plantable stationery shows your commitment to sustainability while also giving your brand a positive recall value. It’s thoughtful, functional, and good for the planet.
6. Gourmet Dry Fruit Boxes with Modern Packaging
Indians love dry fruits—and they don’t hide it. From weddings to festivals to corporate events, dry fruits have always been a go-to gift. What’s trending now is the shift towards gourmet dry fruit boxes with sleek, modern packaging.
You can either go for pre-curated gift boxes or get custom selections based on preferences and occasions. Many brands now offer options like roasted nuts, chocolate-coated almonds, saffron-infused cashews, and more.
The prices are flexible too, ranging from affordable to premium, depending on the packaging and selection. It’s a classic gift with a fresh, premium twist.
7. Personalised Caricature Frames
While personalised caricature frames may not be practical at scale without the use of technology or when you want to keep it a surprise, they’re a big hit for smaller, close-knit teams.
For a startup with a small team, you can get custom caricatures designed based on each team member’s personality, hobbies, or role. These frames are fun, unique, and highly personal.
They’ll love the attention to detail and the effort that goes into creating something just for them. It’s a lighthearted gift that brings smiles and makes people feel truly seen.
Tips For Choosing Trending Corporate Gifts
Choosing the right corporate gifts isn’t just about picking what’s popular. It’s about aligning the gift with your brand, understanding your audience, and making sure the execution is flawless.
Based on our experience guiding hundreds of corporate gifting campaigns, here are expert tips to help you get it right:
- Understand the cultural and personal preferences of your recipients before finalising the gifts
- Always verify quality through samples, especially if you’re ordering in bulk
- Choose gifts that are practical, useful, and memorable, not just decorative
- Ensure that your branding on the gift is subtle and doesn’t overpower the actual value of the item
- Plan for packaging early on, as good presentation often matters as much as the gift itself
- Work with vendors who have a track record of timely delivery and clear communication
- Avoid one-size-fits-all gifts for diverse teams or client bases
So these were some of the major corporate gifting trends shaping Indian workplaces today. If you have any questions or want help choosing the right gifts for your team or clients, feel free to leave a comment below.
You can also explore our courses on corporate gifting and employee engagement to learn how to create more meaningful connections through thoughtful, well-timed gifts.
