Amaravati, October 16, 2025:

As Deepavali approaches, a fresh roundup of gifts emphasises heartfelt choices that fuse cultural roots with contemporary flair, spanning elegant accessories, self-care essentials, and gourmet surprises to foster shared joy. Standouts include sophisticated wristwatches like Vacheron Constantin's diamond-bezel quartz model for versatile elegance, Montblanc's Monte Rosa-inspired chronometer evoking alpine grandeur, and Seiko's limited-edition sunrise green dial with a photographer's custom print (₹50,000).

Kitchen lovers will appreciate Ember Cookware's Masaba Gupta collab in turmeric hues for non-stick durability, while wellness seekers can opt for Lifeyoga's gift cards offering session access to nurture balance. Travellers might favour Flipkart x Safari's vibrant luggage in sunny yellows and sage greens, apparel fans the Uniqlo wool-cashmere coat for cosy layering or Ted Baker's velvet maxi in subtle gold (₹48,750).

Designer tie-ups shine with Starbucks x Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla's ivory cup set with oud candle and Karnataka coffee (₹3,500+), hotel baskets from St. Regis Mumbai's clay lamps and nut mixes to Ritz-Carlton's Pune chocolate-nut assortments, and Petite Pie's shortbread-spiced hampers (₹450+). Toujours' chickpea cheesecakes and Mokai x Indu's strawberry floats add sweet twists, Cacao Springs' pistachio brittles satisfy chocolate cravings, Glenmorangie's 10-year malt pack (₹3,400 Delhi) pairs with Nisaki's passionfruit gin, and India Circus plates with floral motifs round out home accents.