Short answer: A complete corporate Diwali gifting checklist has 10 steps: budget, list, brief, mock-up, PO, production, quality check, packaging, dispatch, thank-you. Meru Gifting's printable checklist below covers all 10, with the 4–6 week order-by deadline for Diwali 2026 built in.
Updated September 2026.
What are the steps in a corporate Diwali gifting checklist?
Ten steps cover a typical Diwali order end to end: set the budget, finalise the recipient list, brief the vendor, approve a branding mock-up, raise the PO, confirm production, do a quality check, approve packaging, confirm dispatch and delivery tracking, and send a thank-you or follow-up note. Skipping the mock-up step is the most common cause of reorders — always approve a physical or photographed sample before the full batch runs.
When exactly should we start this checklist for Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls in early November, so start the checklist by mid-September to hit the 4–6 week order-to-delivery window. Steps 1–3 (budget, list, shortlist) take about a week; the mock-up approval and PO typically add another 5–7 working days; production is 7–15 working days from mock-up sign-off. Starting in mid-September leaves buffer for Diwali-season demand, which stretches turnaround toward the longer end of that range.
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What information does the vendor need in the Diwali brief?
Give your vendor five things upfront: total headcount (split by employee/client if relevant), per-person budget, delivery deadline, branding requirements (logo file, brand colours), and delivery addresses (single office vs multiple/remote). Meru Gifting turns this into a costed proposal within a day; the more complete the brief, the fewer revision rounds before mock-up approval.
What quality checks should we do before accepting a bulk Diwali delivery?
Open and inspect a sample of 5–10 units from the batch (not just the approved mock-up) for logo placement accuracy, packaging condition, and any visible defects, before signing off on the full delivery — especially for orders above 200 pieces where a single production run can vary slightly. Flag any issues within 48 hours; most vendors, including us, can fix a small percentage of defective units without delaying the full dispatch.
How do we ship Diwali gifts to remote or WFH employees?
Collect delivery addresses in the same sheet as your recipient list, and confirm each address before dispatch — Diwali is India's highest-volume home-delivery gifting period and address errors cause most delays. We deliver pan-India across 25+ states and offer batch dispatch tracking for orders above 100 pieces so your admin team can monitor delivery status without chasing courier partners individually.
Frequently asked questions
When should we finalise the Diwali gift order for 2026?
Start the checklist by mid-September and place the PO by late September to comfortably clear the 4–6 week window before early-November Diwali.
Can we get a free mock-up before committing to a full batch?
Yes, a free mock-up with your branding is standard before any bulk order runs.
What happens if a few units in the batch have a defect?
Flag it within 48 hours of delivery; we replace or fix affected units without delaying the rest of your dispatch.
Do you handle delivery to remote or work-from-home employees?
Yes, pan-India delivery across 25+ states, with batch tracking available for larger orders.
Ready to start your Diwali 2026 order?
Send your headcount and budget on WhatsApp — we'll turn it into a costed proposal within a day.
