Short answer: Corporate gift baskets from Meru Gifting combine festive decor, gourmet-style dry snacks sourcing and branded items, priced ₹750–₹4,999 per basket, MOQ 50 for branded sets, with GST invoices and 7–15 day turnaround.
Updated September 2026.
"Gift basket" is an older format than "gift hamper" in Indian corporate gifting language, but buyers still search for it, especially around festivals. This page explains what a Meru Gifting basket includes, the difference from a curated hamper box, and pricing.
What is a corporate gift basket?
A corporate gift basket is an open-tray or basket-format gift, usually built around a festive or gourmet theme, compared to a closed rigid-box hamper. At Meru Gifting, baskets typically combine a serving tray or bowl, festive decor, and space for locally sourced dry snacks or sweets, finished with cellophane or fabric wrap in your brand colours.
What's the difference between a gift basket and a gift hamper?
A basket is open and display-style; a hamper is a closed box, usually rigid, that protects contents better in transit. Baskets suit desk placement and client-facing gifting; hampers suit large-scale employee dispatch where stacking and shipping durability matter more. We can build either format from the same product range.
Mayura Serveware Peacock Dry Fruit Platter₹2,199 · MOQ 50 branded
Kanak Mithaas Filigree Sweet Box (Round)₹750 · MOQ 50 branded
Gaja Kalash Elephant-Top Dry Fruit Jars (Set of 2)₹2,650 · MOQ 50 branded
Khag Katori Bird-Perched Dry Fruit Bowl₹1,399 · MOQ 50 branded
Enamel Brass Coaster Dabara Set₹1,999 · MOQ 50 branded
How much does a corporate gift basket cost?
Corporate gift baskets at Meru Gifting run ₹750 for a compact sweet box to ₹4,999 for a large basket with a serving tray, brass decor and dry-fruit jars. Add-on locally sourced snacks or sweets are priced separately and quoted per order, since they're perishable and not part of our fixed catalogue.
| Basket size | Price band | Typical contents |
|---|---|---|
| Compact | ₹750–₹1,399 | One tray or bowl + decor piece |
| Standard | ₹1,400–₹2,999 | Tray + dry-fruit jars + tealight decor |
| Large / client | ₹3,000–₹4,999 | Serveware set + brass showpiece + premium wrap |
Gift basket
- Open, display-style presentation
- Better for desk or reception placement
- Faster to assemble for smaller orders
Gift hamper
- Closed rigid box, better shipping protection
- Standard for large employee dispatch
- Easier to stack and courier pan-India
Can a gift basket include gourmet or dry-fruit items?
Yes, we can source dry fruit, festive sweets, or premium snacks locally in Bangalore and pack them into your basket. We don't print branding on edible items, and we recommend confirming shelf life and allergen information with us before finalising a gourmet-inclusive order, since these components aren't part of our standard catalogue pricing.
What's the MOQ for corporate gift baskets?
50 pieces for baskets with any branded component. Fully artisanal baskets — brass, terracotta or Khurja pottery based — can be ordered in smaller counts since they don't need branding tooling.
Get a gift basket quote in one message
Tell us the occasion, headcount and whether you want gourmet add-ons — we'll reply with a costed basket option.
Are corporate gift baskets taxable for the recipient?
Yes, the same rule applies as other corporate gifts: up to ₹5,000 per employee per financial year is exempt as a perquisite under Income-tax Rule 3(7)(iv), with the excess taxable in the employee's hands. GST input tax credit on gift baskets is blocked under Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act. We issue GST invoices on every order — confirm the specifics with your CA.
Let's finalise your gift basket
Share the occasion and headcount and we'll send a costed basket option today.
What's the difference between a gift basket and a gift hamper?
A basket is open and display-style, better for desks and client gifting; a hamper is a closed box, better for large-scale employee shipping.
Can I add dry fruit or sweets to a corporate gift basket?
Yes, we source these locally and pack them in, though we don't print branding on edible items and price them separately.
What is the minimum order for a corporate gift basket?
50 pieces for baskets with a branded component; fully artisanal baskets can be ordered in smaller quantities.
How much does a standard corporate gift basket cost?
₹750 for a compact box to ₹4,999 for a large basket with brass serveware and dry-fruit jars.
