Short answer: A good corporate gift box costs ₹500-₹5,000 per person, pairs one useful item with one thoughtful item, ships in 7-15 working days at a 50-piece MOQ, and comes with a free branding mock-up. Meru Gifting builds boxes across all four price bands.
Updated September 2026.
What exactly is a corporate gift box?
A corporate gift box is a curated set of 1-4 items packed together in branded packaging, sent to employees, clients or event attendees. It differs from a loose gift because the packaging, insert card and item pairing are planned as one experience, not assembled item by item. HR and admin teams typically own this purchase for employee-facing boxes; marketing or leadership own it for client-facing boxes.
What should go inside a corporate gift box for employees?
Employee boxes work best with one practical daily-use item and one small extra. A steel bottle (₹350-₹850) or diary (₹250-₹450) anchors the box; a lotus tealight holder (₹499) or coaster set (₹1,999) adds a festive touch during Diwali. Avoid boxes that feel like leftover merchandise bundled together.
Steel Sports Bottle 750 ml (MGH 2165)₹390 · MOQ 50 branded
Bamboo and Cork Notebook with Elastic Band (8030-45)₹250 · MOQ 50 branded
Kamal Metal Lotus Tealight Holder (Set of 2)₹499
Enamel Brass Coaster Dabara Set₹1999
How much does a corporate gift box cost, including GST?
Budget in four bands and add 18% GST on top of the item cost. A 100-person standard box at ₹750 per person costs roughly ₹75,000 plus GST, before packaging and branding add-ons.
| Band | Per person | 100 recipients (ex-GST) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Token | ₹150-₹500 | ₹15,000-₹50,000 | Event giveaways |
| Standard | ₹500-₹1,500 | ₹50,000-₹1,50,000 | Employee festival boxes |
| Premium | ₹1,500-₹5,000 | ₹1,50,000-₹5,00,000 | Client or leadership boxes |
What is the MOQ and turnaround for a gift box order?
The MOQ for branded gift boxes is 50 pieces. Once you approve a free mock-up of the box and any logo placement, production runs 7-15 working days for standard orders. Bespoke boxes built around fully artisanal Dharohar items take longer because each craft family works to its own production cycle.
Which box works for my budget? (quick picker)
Use the tabs below to jump straight to a box template that fits three common budgets.
A bamboo notebook (₹250) plus a lotus tealight holder (₹499) covers a Diwali-season token box for large teams. See the Corporate Gifts collection for more under-₹500 items.
A steel bottle with gift box (₹850) plus a bamboo wireless charger (₹750) makes a genuinely useful standard box. Add brand-colour packaging at no extra MOQ.
The Corporate Travel Desk Hamper (bottle, power bank, charger, umbrella) at ₹8,999 or a Lekhan leather stationery set (₹2,999) suits leadership and top-tier clients.
Can I mix branded and artisanal Dharohar items in one box?
Yes. Many of the boxes Meru Gifting ships combine a branded practical item with an unbranded Dharohar piece, such as a Khurja pottery vase (₹2,750) or a Kashmiri papier-mâché oval box (₹2,250), so the box has both utility and a handcrafted story worth 25+ Indian craft traditions.
Can I get a GST invoice and place a purchase order?
Yes. Meru Gifting is GST registered and GeM listed, issues GST invoices for every order, and accepts formal purchase orders from companies and institutions. Input tax credit on gifted goods is blocked under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act — confirm the accounting treatment with your CA.
Why choose a box over loose gifts?
A box protects items in transit, lets you brand the outside once instead of every item, and reads as more considered when it lands on a desk. Loose gifts save on packaging cost but often arrive mismatched or damaged, especially on pan-India shipments to 25+ states.
Want a sample gift box before you commit?
Tell us your headcount and per-box budget on WhatsApp; we'll send a free mock-up and pricing within a day.
What should go inside a corporate gift box?
A well-built box pairs one useful item (bottle, diary or tech) with one thoughtful item (a Dharohar keepsake or festive sweet-free treat), packed in branded packaging. Meru Gifting's Corporate Travel Desk Hamper (bottle, power bank, charger, umbrella) at ₹8,999 is a ready example.
How much does a corporate gift box cost per person?
Boxes typically run ₹500-₹1,500 for standard employee boxes and ₹1,500-₹5,000 for client or leadership boxes, plus 18% GST. Token boxes for large events can be built under ₹500.
What is the MOQ for a branded gift box?
50 pieces for branded boxes. Smaller pilot runs are possible if the box uses unbranded artisanal items.
How long does a gift box order take?
7-15 working days for standard branded orders once you approve the free mock-up. Diwali boxes should be ordered 4-6 weeks ahead.
Can gift boxes be personalised with each employee's name?
Yes, diaries, bottles and card inserts can carry individual names at scale; share your spreadsheet of names and Meru Gifting maps it to production.
