Gifts for children, from toddlers to tweens: building sets, board games, art kits and books for birthdays, Children’s Day and Diwali. Every toy should carry the ISI mark.
Made in IndiaImagimake
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A quiet, screen-free puzzle that teaches every Indian state and capital, a gift that keeps working long after Christmas morning.
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Made in IndiaMattel
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A familiar game with a fresh twist that gets the whole office or hostel playing, well under ₹200.
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Made in IndiaDOMS
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A complete colouring kit in one pouch, so every guest from age 3 to 10 goes home with something they will actually use.
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Made in IndiaDOMS
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Twenty-eight erasable crayons in a sturdy tin that survives the school bag: a colour set every child in class will actually use.
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The best LEGO you can gift under ₹1,000 right now — one set, three buildable models, and a finished piece that lives on his desk instead of in a cupboard.
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Made in IndiaDOMS
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Proper paint tubes, a palette and a brush in one pack: a gift that turns the next art class into an event.
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Monopoly
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The family game night classic in an India edition, with a speed die so games don't drag on.
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Made in IndiaFaber-Castell
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Twenty-five clickable Faber-Castell sketch pens that double as a building toy, loved by kids of every age at the party.
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Aditi Toys
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A five-in-one business trading game with plastic coins that gets the whole family playing through the Christmas holidays.
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Made in IndiaCamel
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A full 25-shade oil pastel set with a pencil and scraper: the art box staple every child reaches for.
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Funskool
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A five-minute strategy game with an ISI mark that siblings will replay all holiday, priced just under ₹500.
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Made in IndiaAditi Toys
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A BIS-approved, stickerless speed cube that keeps older guests busy long after the party, sold by the brand itself.
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Made in IndiaDOMS
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Nine painting and drawing items, including water colours and glitter, in one zip pouch for under ₹200.
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Made in IndiaImagimake
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A big foam world map that makes countries and continents click for curious kids, ISI marked and under ₹400.
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Made in IndiaCello
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Chunky, break-resistant crayons with a poster activity: the best pick here for the youngest students.
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Made in IndiaCamlin
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Twenty-four full-length Camlin colour pencils: tidy, long-lasting and useful for every subject from art to geography.
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Made in IndiaVinsonsports
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A full-size roll-up chess set with spare queens and a bag, rated 4.5 by 570+ buyers: a break-room game he can carry anywhere.
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Made in IndiaMattel
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A rummy-style game from the makers of UNO, ideal for the colleague or friend who has played UNO to death.
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Made in IndiaCamlin
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Camlin's drawing book, pastels, crayons and sketch pens in one pouch: a dependable art return gift parents recognise.
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Funskool
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An Indian classic that sneaks geography and maths into family game night, for 2 to 4 players and under ₹400.
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Made in IndiaFuntoos
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A soft, washable 26 cm teddy with ISI certification on the listing: the cuddly return gift the youngest guests remember.
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Made in IndiaFaber-Castell
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Triangular, erasable Faber-Castell crayons that do not roll away: a smart colour set for younger classes.
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Mattel Games
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Guaranteed festive sibling fun in a single box, packing three different thrilling twists of UNO that will ignite memorable game nights with family and friends.
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Made in IndiaFaber-Castell
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Triangular, erasable Faber-Castell crayons that little hands grip easily and mistakes rub out: ideal for ages 3 to 8.
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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 IndiaCamlin
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Fifty Camlin oil pastel shades for ₹131, a big-box colouring upgrade every artist guest will use.
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Made in IndiaFrank
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A 250-piece tiger jigsaw with an ISI mark, a calm holiday project for kids 9 and up that the whole family can join.
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Made in IndiaFlair
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Twelve flexible brush pens for lettering and watercolour effects: a creative upgrade on plain sketch pens.
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Made in IndiaFunskool
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A memory race the youngest child can win, ideal for mixed-age family play on Christmas Day, from Funskool under ₹500.
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Made in IndiaImagimake
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A mess-free sticker mosaic kit with an ISI mark, perfect for keeping a 4 to 8 year old happily busy over Christmas.
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Made in IndiaFaber-Castell
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Two colours on every pencil: a compact Faber-Castell set that slips into any pencil pouch.
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Made in IndiaHasbro Gaming
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A quick, competitive two-player classic for sibling rivalries, rated 4.6.
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Hasbro Gaming
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The one game nobody needs to be taught. 100,000+ ratings and hardwood blocks that survive hostel game nights — works with two people or eight.
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Gouda Games
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A light, social gift for someone who enjoys wordplay and games, with the flexibility to play as a couple or with a group.
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Mattel
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Cheap, indestructible fun with zero setup — the gift that instantly becomes a shared activity rather than another object on a shelf.
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Made in IndiaHasbro Gaming
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A wildly entertaining, fast-moving competitive card game that brings intense playful rivalry to the table, ideal for gaming sessions with siblings and friends.
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Made in IndiaGbi
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A full-size carrom board with ludo on the back: India's favourite game for two, ready for lazy Sundays together.
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