Personalised Corporate Gifts: The Complete Guide to Customisation Options

|Rahil Jain
PU diary with arrow buckle clasp shown with a personalised name plate

Short answer: Personalised corporate gifts in India use four main methods: laser engraving, UV printing, screen printing and embroidery, plus individual-name personalisation on diaries and bottles at a 50-piece MOQ. Meru Gifting provides a free mock-up before every bulk run.

Updated September 2026.

PU diary with arrow buckle clasp shown with a personalised name plate
Diaries and leather goods are among the easiest items to personalise with a name or logo.

What does "personalised" mean versus just "branded"?

A branded gift carries your company logo, identical on every unit. A personalised gift goes one step further and carries the individual recipient's name, initials or a specific message, so no two units in the batch are identical. Both can be combined: a diary can carry your logo on the cover and the employee's name on the first page.

What personalisation options exist for corporate gifts?

Four branding methods cover almost every item in the catalogue, and each suits different materials.

Method Best for Durability Typical items
Laser engraving Metal, wood, leather Highest — cut into the surface Bottles, pen holders, plaques
UV printing Plastic, ceramic, ABS High on hard surfaces Mugs, power banks, chargers
Screen printing Fabric, bags, jute Medium — sits on the surface Tote bags, backpacks, pouches
Embroidery Bags, apparel High — stitched, not printed Sling bags, backpacks

Which branding method should I pick? (compare)

If you're choosing between the two most common methods for a bulk order, use this comparison.

Laser engraving

  • Permanent, won't fade or peel
  • Best on metal, wood, leather
  • Higher setup cost for very small runs

UV / screen printing

  • Full colour logos possible
  • Works on plastic, ceramic, fabric
  • Can wear with heavy daily handling

Most corporate orders actually use both: engraving on the metal or leather anchor item, and printing on any fabric accessory in the same box.

Which personalisation option suits your order?

Answer this to get a starting recommendation.

Which personalisation option should I use?

What are you personalising?

Use laser engraving — see the branding methods comparison in our custom logo gifts guide.

UV printing reproduces colour logos cleanly on plastic and ceramic surfaces.

Send a spreadsheet of names; diaries and bottles personalise most reliably at this volume.

Combine engraving on the anchor item with UV printing on any plastic accessory in the same hamper.

How do I personalise 100+ gifts with individual names?

Send a spreadsheet with one row per recipient (name, item, delivery address if shipping direct-to-home). Meru Gifting maps each row to production and QA-checks spelling before the batch is packed.

  1. Shortlist the item — diaries, bottles and card inserts personalise most easily.
  2. Send a spreadsheet of names in your preferred production order.
  3. Approve a physical or digital sample with 2-3 real names from your list.
  4. Production runs in batch; each item is checked against the spreadsheet before packing.
  5. Boxes ship pan-India, individually or to one bulk address for internal distribution.

Which products personalise best?

Diaries, leather stationery sets, bottles and photo frames take individual names cleanly. Tech items like power banks are usually logo-branded rather than name-personalised, since the printable area is small.

What is a personalised story book, and is it a corporate gift?

A personalised story book is a custom-printed book where the recipient, or their child, is the protagonist. Companies use these for gifts to employees' children, client families, Children's Day and Diwali. It's one of the more memorable premium personalisation options in the catalogue because the recipient sees their own name inside the story.

How much does personalisation cost, and what's the MOQ?

Logo branding is included in the standard item price at the usual MOQ of 50 pieces. Individual-name personalisation depends on the item and volume — share your list on WhatsApp for an exact quote. A free mock-up is always provided before the full batch runs.

Can personalisation and Dharohar craftsmanship be combined?

Yes. A Dharohar keepsake, such as a Meenakari photo frame or a Kalam Daan pen holder, can carry an engraved name plate or a small brand mark without overwhelming the handcrafted piece — many client and leadership gifts use exactly this combination.

Ready to personalise your next bulk order?

Send your logo and, if needed, your name list on WhatsApp — we'll turn around a free mock-up fast.

What personalisation options exist for corporate gifts?

Laser engraving (metal, wood, leather), UV printing (plastics, ceramics, ABS), screen printing (fabric, bags), embroidery (bags, apparel), and individual-name personalisation on diaries, bottles and card inserts.

How much does personalisation add to the cost?

Logo branding is included in the standard price at MOQ 50. Individual-name personalisation for 100+ recipients typically needs a spreadsheet of names mapped to production; ask for a quote as the per-name process differs by item.

Can I personalise 500 gifts with 500 different names?

Yes. Share a spreadsheet of names in the order you want them produced, and Meru Gifting maps each name to the corresponding item during production.

Which branding method lasts longest?

Laser engraving on metal or wood is the most durable, since it cuts into the material rather than sitting on top of it. UV printing is durable on hard plastics but can wear on items handled daily, like a mug rim.

Do I need a mock-up before a personalised bulk order?

Yes, always. Meru Gifting provides a free mock-up with your logo or name sample before production starts, so nothing ships until you've approved it.

Written by

Rahil Jain

Founder of Meru Gifting and the Meru Trophy group, Bangalore. Rahil has designed corporate gifting programmes for 150+ brands and 250+ institutions since 2012, and leads the Dharohar initiative that works with 4,000+ artisan families across 25+ Indian states.

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