How to Order Bulk Diwali Gifts with Custom Branding: Timeline, MOQ and Checklist

Ordering bulk Diwali gifts with custom branding in India sounds simple until you start: What's the minimum order? How long does custom packaging take? What do you need to send the supplier? And what happens if you miss the deadline?

This guide answers those questions step by step, so you can place a bulk order without surprises. It uses Elabore's Diwali corporate gifts programme as the working example: fine wool stoles, mufflers and shawls in your branded packaging.

Key dates for 2026: the order deadline is 25 October, and Diwali is on 8 November.

What "custom branding" actually includes

Branding isn't only a logo on a box. For bulk Diwali orders, it can cover:

• Custom rigid gift boxes printed with your company logo and brand colours
• Branded ribbons, printed tissue paper and a wax-seal finish
• Personalised "With Compliments" labels and message cards
• Separate boxes per budget tier, curated and packed to match

Custom branding is included on bulk Diwali orders, though minimum quantities apply to custom labels. Share your branding requirement when you enquire so it can be confirmed up front.

For more on how logo-led gifting works with shawls and stoles, read our guide to custom logo shawls for corporate and luxury gifting.

Order details at a glance

A 10-piece minimum means this works for a small startup gifting a core team as well as a large company gifting hundreds of people.

The 5-step ordering process

1. Send your brief. Share quantity, budget and timeline over WhatsApp, call or email.
2. Get a response within 24 hours. A gifting specialist will understand your requirement.
3. Receive a curated selection within 48 hours. It comes with per-piece pricing.
4. Approve products and packaging. No payment is due until this point.
5. Dispatch with tracking. Your order ships to your office or recipient list.

Choose your products and tiers

You can gift one product to the whole team or mix tiers in a single order. Here are the main options:

• Fine wool mufflers from ₹1,499, an entry-tier gift for large teams
• Fine wool stoles from ₹2,375, in festive tones with zari-border and embroidered options
• His & Her gift sets from ₹3,900, a stole and muffler in one branded box
• Zari stoles from ₹2,950, for senior leadership and key clients
• Embroidered shawls at ₹12,750, for board-level gifting

If you haven't set your budget split yet, start with our Diwali corporate gift budget guide, which includes a worked example for a 100-person company.

Bulk order checklist: what to have ready

Gathering these before you enquire speeds everything up:

Quantities and budget

• Total number of gifts
• Split by tier (team, managers, clients, leadership)
• Per-piece budget for each tier

Branding

• Logo file (high-resolution) and brand colours
• Any brand guidelines
• Text for message cards or "With Compliments" labels

Delivery

• One office address, or a full recipient list with addresses
• Contact numbers for delivery
• The date you need gifts in hand (earlier than Diwali, so there is time to distribute)

Billing

• GST details for invoicing
• Who approves the final selection and pricing

Should you order a sample first?

For orders of 50 pieces or more, samples are available before you confirm the full order. They're useful when the gift is going to many people, or when you want to check the fabric feel and packaging yourself. Mention it when you enquire. Our guide on how to place a sample order before a bulk order explains what to check, including cost and timeline.

Be realistic about timing, though. With a 7 to 10 working day lead time and a 25 October deadline, a sample round eats into your window. If time is short, decide quickly.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting for the last week. Orders confirmed after 25 October can't be guaranteed for Diwali delivery, because custom packaging production and dispatch take time.
• Sending a low-resolution logo. It delays artwork and can affect print quality.
• Forgetting delivery logistics. Decide early whether gifts go to one office or to individual addresses.
• Ignoring label minimums. Custom labels have their own minimum quantity, so confirm it at the start.
• Not mixing tiers. A single flat gift is simpler, but a tiered order often delivers better value and impact.

Delivery across India

Elabore ships to all metro and tier-2 cities, including Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai. For large orders you can receive one consignment at your office or have individual packages sent to a recipient list.

If you're a business buying at larger scale for resale or recurring needs, see the wholesale page. For gifting across other occasions, the corporate gifts page is the right place to start.

FAQs

What is the minimum order for bulk Diwali gifts with custom branding?
Orders start at 10 pieces, with no commitment until you approve the final selection and pricing.

How long does a custom-branded bulk order take?
Lead time is typically 7 to 10 working days from order confirmation.

What is the last date to order for Diwali 2026?
25 October 2026. Diwali falls on 8 November.

Is branding included in the price?
Custom branding, meaning logo boxes and labels, is included on bulk Diwali orders. Minimum quantities apply to custom labels, so share your requirement when you enquire.

Can we send gifts to individual employees' homes?
Yes. You can provide a recipient address list for individual dispatch, or receive everything at your office.

Do you provide GST invoices?
Yes, with full GST-compliant invoicing for corporate procurement and reimbursement.

Get your bulk Diwali order moving

With the deadline getting closer, the best next step is to send your brief now. Tell the team your quantity, budget and timeline, and you'll receive a curated selection with per-piece pricing, with no upfront payment. Get a free quote on the Diwali corporate gifts page.