Short answer: Meru Gifting supplies company gifts for employees from ₹140 per piece, MOQ 50 with a GST invoice, PO accepted, 7–15 working days turnaround, and gifts up to ₹5,000 per employee per year stay tax-free under Rule 3(7)(iv).
Updated September 2026.
What counts as a company gift for employees?
A company gift for employees is any branded or personalised item HR or admin buys in bulk for staff — diaries, bottles, mugs, tech accessories or festive hampers. Meru Gifting supplies these from ₹140 per piece with MOQ 50 for branded batches, such as a PU Diary with Arrow Buckle Clasp (₹385) or Stainless Steel Bottle with Strap 1000 ml (₹350).
Which company gifts do employees actually want?
Practical, daily-use items outperform novelty items. These are our most-reordered employee gifts.
PU Diary with Square Magnetic Flap – 8030-42₹340 · MOQ 50 branded
Coffee Mug with Lid and Handle 400 ml – 3183₹275 · MOQ 50 branded
Steel Sports Bottle 750 ml – MGH 2165₹390 · MOQ 50 branded
Tech Organiser Pouch (Old Style)₹325 · MOQ 50 branded
Folding Adjustable Mobile Stand – 9028-14₹200 · MOQ 50 branded
Bamboo Round Bluetooth Speaker – MM 9₹650 · MOQ 50 branded
How much should a company spend per employee?
| Band | Price per person | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Token | ₹150–₹500 | Large all-staff events, interns |
| Standard | ₹500–₹1,500 | Festive gifting, work anniversaries |
| Premium | ₹1,500–₹5,000 | Senior staff, top performers |
How does GST and tax work on employee gifts?
We issue a GST invoice for every bulk order regardless of amount. Gifts up to ₹5,000 per employee per financial year are exempt as a perquisite under Income-tax Rule 3(7)(iv); the excess above ₹5,000 is taxable in the employee's hands. Input tax credit on gifted goods is blocked under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act, and gifts to an employee above ₹50,000 in a year are treated as a taxable supply. Confirm exact treatment with your CA.
What is the ordering checklist for bulk employee gifts?
Can gifts be delivered to employees' homes across India?
Yes. We ship pan-India to 25+ states, including direct-to-home delivery for remote or hybrid employees. See our guide on shipping corporate gifts to remote employees.
Why do HR teams order employee gifts from Meru Gifting?
Meru Gifting has run bulk employee gifting since 2012, as the gifting studio of Meru Trophy, Bangalore’s awards partner since 2000. We issue GST invoices and accept POs on every order, hold a 4.9-star rating across 442+ Google reviews, and have delivered 2M+ handcrafted pieces to 250+ institutions.
Our studio at #273/2, SC Road, 2nd Cross, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru 560009 is open Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM for walk-ins, and we also run video-call shopping sessions for HR teams based outside Bangalore who want to see samples before approving a bulk order.Get a bulk quote with GST invoice
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What is the minimum order quantity for employee gifts with a logo?
50 pieces for branded batches. Below that, we can still help with individual or artisanal pieces at a different price point.
Are corporate gifts taxable for employees in India?
Gifts up to ₹5,000 per employee per financial year are exempt as a perquisite under Rule 3(7)(iv). Above that, the excess is taxable in the employee's hands. Confirm with your CA.
Can I claim GST input tax credit on employee gifts?
No — input tax credit on goods given as gifts is blocked under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act, even though we issue a GST invoice for accounting.
How much should a company spend on gifts per employee?
Most clients spend ₹500–₹1,500 per employee for routine occasions and ₹1,500–₹5,000 for senior staff or milestone years, staying within the ₹5,000 tax-free limit.
Can gifts be shipped to employees working from home?
Yes, we deliver pan-India to 25+ states including direct-to-home addresses for remote and hybrid teams.
Ready to place a bulk order?
Walk through our how-to-order process or message us your PO details to get started today.
