Gifts for your saas and sasur: respectful, useful picks for Diwali, Karva Chauth, anniversaries and the first festivals after the wedding.
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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Titan
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A traditional Roman-numeral Titan on a tan leather strap, sold by Titan, that reads easily and looks right with any formal wear.
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 IndiaSonata
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An understated all-black Sonata on leather, sold by Titan, that works with office wear and kurtas alike.
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Made in IndiaWild Stone
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Three rich oud perfumes in one box from Wild Stone's own seller: a warm, festive gift for a man who loves deep scents.
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Made in IndiaEmbark
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A warm woody 100 ml EDP with lavender and sandalwood from the brand's own store, a refined scent for Papa's everyday use.
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Made in IndiaBeardo
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Four Beardo perfumes to try in one box, from Beardo's own maker: a fun way to find his new signature scent.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Fastrack
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A bold all-black steel watch sold by Titan Company itself, for the father with a younger style.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaACPL
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A 2 g 999-silver Laxmi Ganesh coin with a purity certificate: the classic Dhanteras gift for Papa's pooja room.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaSonata
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A clean silver-dial Sonata on black leather, sold by Titan, that looks smart at work and costs well under ₹2,000.
Price checked 31 Oct; may change at the retailer.
Made in IndiaMia by Tanishq
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A 999 silver Gayatri Mantra coin from Tanishq's own Mia store: a Dhanteras keepsake Papa can keep in his puja thali.
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Made in IndiaLVA Creations
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A 999 silver Lakshmi-Ganesh coin for his pooja room: the most traditional Dhanteras and Diwali gift, BIS hallmarked.
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