Short answer: Meru Gifting delivered 1,200 diwali corporate hampers to a Bangalore-headquartered IT services company in 18 days, combining brass diyas, dry-fruit-free festive boxes and branded desk items within a ₹900-per-person budget. This is an anonymised, illustrative composite of orders we typically fulfil.
Updated September 2026.
What was the brief for this Diwali hamper order?
The brief was 1,200 identical diwali corporate hampers for a mid-sized IT services company headquartered in Bangalore, needed at every employee's desk before the long weekend. HR wanted one hamper per employee across three city offices, a fixed ₹900 per-person budget including GST, and no loose sweets because of shelf-life and dietary concerns across a mixed workforce. The team also wanted the hampers to look consistent with the company's brand colours without printing a logo on every single item, since some pieces were meant to be keepsakes rather than merchandise.
What did Meru Gifting deliver in the hamper?
Each hamper combined four to five pieces: a brass-finish diya set for the desk, a small festive decor item, a dry-fruit-free treat box sourced separately by the client's admin team, and a practical desk accessory the recipient would actually keep using after Diwali. Packaging used the company's brand colours on the outer box and a printed thank-you card, while the diyas and decor pieces themselves stayed unbranded so they read as gifts rather than merchandise.
Deepam Brass Oil Lamp Set of Two₹1,999
Kamal Diya Metal Lotus Glass Tealight Holder₹499
Phulwari Metal Diya Ring Set with Dry Fruit Pouch₹399
Bamboo and Cork Notebook with Elastic Band₹250 · MOQ 50 branded
Stainless Steel Bottle with Strap 1000 ml₹350 · MOQ 50 branded
Kandeel Leather-Handled Jaali Lantern Pair₹2,050
How was 1,200 pieces turned around in 18 days?
It was possible because the client approved a fixed hamper composition on day two and did not change it mid-production. Diwali is our busiest season, and 18 days is only workable when the brief is locked early; we tell every client the same thing we told this one — book 4–6 weeks out where possible, and treat 18 days as the floor, not the norm.
| Day | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Day 1–2 | Brief finalised, hamper composition and packaging colours approved |
| Day 3–4 | Free mock-up of the packaged hamper sent for sign-off |
| Day 5–12 | Sourcing and assembly of diyas, decor and desk items at scale |
| Day 13–15 | Quality check, hamper packing and labelling by office location |
| Day 16–18 | Dispatch and delivery to three Bangalore office addresses |
What was the budget for 1,200 hampers?
The total programme came in close to ₹10.8 lakh including GST, working out to roughly ₹900 per hamper — solidly in our standard ₹500–₹1,500 per-person band for festive gifting. That budget covered the diya set, one decor accessory, one desk item and branded packaging per hamper; it did not include sweets, which the client sourced separately from a local vendor for freshness reasons.
Does GST and tax apply to Diwali hampers for employees?
Yes, and it matters for HR budgeting. Gifts to an employee up to ₹5,000 per financial year are exempt as a perquisite under Income-tax Rule 3(7)(iv); anything above that is taxable in the employee's hands, so a ₹900 hamper sits well inside the exempt limit even alongside other small gifts through the year. On the company side, GST input tax credit on goods given away as gifts is blocked under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act, though we still issue a GST invoice for accounting. Always confirm treatment with your CA before finalising a company-wide gifting budget.
Can Diwali hampers be personalised without a logo on every piece?
Yes. For this order, only the outer packaging and an insert card carried the company's brand colours; the diya and decor pieces stayed unbranded so employees could use them at home without them looking like corporate merchandise. Branded items such as the notebook or bottle can still carry a logo (MOQ 50 pieces, free mock-up before bulk production) while decor pieces stay as-is. Explore ready festive options in festive hampers or browse standalone diyas and decor in the Dharohar collection under artisanal mementos.
Diwali hamper planning checklist
What was the outcome of this Diwali hamper order?
The hampers reached all three offices two days ahead of the festival, and HR reported that employees appreciated the mix of a usable diya set with a practical desk item rather than a purely decorative box. This is the typical outcome we see on well-briefed bulk Diwali orders: consistent packaging across locations, a per-person cost the finance team can defend against the ₹5,000 exemption limit, and hampers that get displayed at home rather than regifted. Details in this case study are anonymised; figures are representative of similar orders we fulfil.
Which Diwali hamper tier fits your budget?
A single diya or tealight holder such as the Kamal Metal Lotus Tealight Holder (₹499) or Pushpanjali Metal Floral Tealight Holder (₹199) works well for large all-staff gifting where budgets are tight.
This is the band most 1,000+ piece Diwali orders land in: a diya set plus one desk item, like the setup in this case study at roughly ₹900 per person, with brand-colour packaging.
For leadership or key-client hampers, pieces such as the Deepam Brass Oil Lamp Set of Two (₹1,999) or Kandeel Leather-Handled Jaali Lantern Pair (₹2,050) add more craft value per piece.
How far in advance should we book Diwali corporate hampers?
4–6 weeks ahead is ideal; 18 days is achievable only if the hamper composition is approved within the first two to three days and quantities do not change mid-production.
Can hampers be shipped to multiple office locations?
Yes. Meru Gifting delivers pan-India to 25+ states and can split a single order across several delivery addresses at no extra coordination cost.
Is there a minimum order quantity for Diwali hampers?
Branded items inside a hamper carry an MOQ of 50 pieces; unbranded artisanal diyas and decor pieces can be ordered in smaller quantities.
Do Diwali hampers include sweets?
They can, but many corporate clients prefer dry-fruit-free or sweet-free hampers for shelf-life and dietary reasons, sourcing sweets separately if needed.
Planning a Diwali hamper order?
Send us your headcount and budget and we'll suggest a hamper composition within 24 hours.
