Gifts for Dadi, Nani, Dadaji and Nanaji: comfort, health, faith and keepsakes for birthdays, anniversaries and festivals, chosen to be easy to use (and easy on the sugar).
FeaturedMIMOSA
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Our top pick. It has the most ratings in this band and is sold by MIMOSA's own store. The classic cream-and-maroon Kanjivaram look works for pujas, Diwali and family weddings, and it's easy to gift at under ₹1,000.
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Made in IndiaTitan
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A gold-tone Titan in a classic 38 mm size, sold by Titan itself, that Papa can wear to work, pujas and weddings.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaTitan
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A proper Titan multifunction watch from Titan's own store, sized right for Papa's everyday wrist.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaMamaearth
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A big 400 ml bottle of a well-loved Indian body lotion, sold by the brand: practical, pampering and safe for anyone.
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Made in IndiaAjmal
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Four traditional, alcohol-free Ajmal attars in one box, from oud to musk, for a father who loves classic fragrances.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaHammonds Flycatcher
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A real leather office bag from the brand's own store, with room for his laptop, files and pens, at well under ₹5,000.
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Made in IndiaVogard
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A real leather RFID wallet with nine card slots that replaces his worn-out one, from the brand's own seller, for well under ₹1,000.
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Made in IndiaCello
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A light, chip-resistant 17-piece Cello dinner set: the classic Diwali office gift that a colleague's whole family will use daily.
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Go24
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A big, leakproof steel flask with a handle that keeps Papa's water or chai at the right temperature all day.
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Made in IndiaDenver
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A boxed perfume-and-deodorant pair from Denver's own seller, rated 4.4 by 82,000+ buyers: an easy everyday birthday gift for Papa.
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Cult
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Evening relief for tired feet from a well-known fitness brand, rated by more than 18,000 buyers.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaVAHDAM
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Twelve loose leaf teas in gold tins, gift-boxed by VAHDAM itself: a month of new morning chai for Papa this Diwali.
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Made in IndiaParker
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Two Parker Vector gold pens and a leather-covered card holder in a gift box: a polished, practical gift for any colleague or manager.
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VGR
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A solid metal-body trimmer with a long 180-minute runtime, sold by VGR's official store, for Papa's daily grooming.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Urban Forest
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A boxed, RFID-protected leather wallet with room for every card and receipt he carries, rated well on both Amazon and Flipkart.
Price checked 2 Nov; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaTitan
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An easy-to-read, minimal Titan dial he can wear with a kurta or a shirt, straight from Titan's own store.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaIshwaram
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A puja-ready vaan under ₹100: a neat ceramic incense stand plus sticks that every guest will use at home.
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Made in IndiaUrban Hyde
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A boxed leather wallet and belt set from the brand itself: two daily-use upgrades in one gift, at a very fair price.
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Caresmith
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A kneading, heated massage pillow from Caresmith that lets Papa relax his neck and back at home, at work or in the car.
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Safari
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A sleek, office-ready laptop backpack from Safari itself, with a trolley sleeve for Papa's work trips.
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Made in IndiaBella Vita
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A full 100 ml office-friendly perfume from Bella Vita's own seller, an easy small luxury for Papa's birthday.
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Pebble
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A smartwatch that passes for a dress watch, with calling and health tracking, rated by 2,500+ buyers.
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HandmadeRiddhah Collections
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An unbreakable steel agarbatti stand with an ash catcher: a daily-use puja vaan for just ₹89.
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Made in IndiaJovees
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A rich cocoa butter lotion for hands and body from an Indian herbal brand: a caring winter gift for any woman.
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Across India, give with your right hand or both hands, and don’t be surprised if a gift is opened later. Customs differ by region and family, so when in doubt, ask. Read our guide to Indian gifting etiquette
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Made in IndiaMilton
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A 1-litre Milton thermosteel flask that keeps tea hot or water cold for 24 hours: a desk companion any colleague will use daily.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaTommy Hilfiger
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A roomy genuine leather Tommy Hilfiger wallet in classic brown, an everyday upgrade Papa will carry for years.
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Cult
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Quiet, cordless muscle relief for an active father, from Cult with a 1-year warranty and 2,000+ ratings.
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Made in IndiaMilton
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A big, leak-proof Milton steel flask he will fill every day for work, travel or his walk: a trusted brand and useful for years.
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Made in IndiaClassic Essentials
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A full steel thali for ₹99: the most useful kitchen vaan in this list, and one every guest will use.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaWonderland
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Half a kilo each of almonds and cashews: the classic Diwali dry fruit duo in a useful 1 kg set for a colleague's family.
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Made in IndiamCaffeine
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A boxed coffee spa kit with scrub, face wash, mask and towel that gives Papa a relaxing at-home pampering session.
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Tata Sampann
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Trusted Tata Sampann pistachios he will actually snack on, rated 4.4 and well inside a ₹500 budget.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Larah by Borosil
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Two large, chip-resistant Borosil mugs from the brand's own seller, for the daily chai he shares with Mummy.
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Mokobara
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A sleek, well-made work backpack from a premium travel brand, rated 4.6, for the father who still commutes.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaTitan
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A slim, readable Titan with a date window from Titan's own store, the value pick among our watches.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaLouis Philippe
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A pure cotton Louis Philippe polo, rated 4.3 by over 8,000 buyers: a smart weekend upgrade from a brand Papa already knows.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
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