This Diwali, Rupal Trivedi has just shifted from conventional gifting items to more unique and thoughtful gifting. “I have gifted one of my close friends 10 free yoga sessions as she is due in January 2026. The focus this festive season is on meaningful, sustainable, and memorable gifting that truly reflects the spirit of Diwali,” she said.She added,” I have also curated personalised scented eco-friendly candles along with indoor plants to gift this Diwali. ”The directors of The Gurukul chain of schools, Dr Rajni Thareja and Sanjay Thareja went ahead to gift something innovative this year.In a bid to reduce the ecological footprint of traditional Diwali celebrations, the directors have introduced innovative gifts that promote eco-friendliness.One of the unique gifts includes the plantation crackers, which resemble traditional crackers but contain seeds instead of explosives. These crackers can be sown in the ground, promoting greenery and sustainability.Also, they have given the students fireless crackers that produce sound effects similar to traditional crackers, triggered by sensors. These crackers eliminate air pollution and reduce noise pollution, making them a safer alternative for celebrations for the ones with a strong affinity for bursting crackers.Sanjay has also curated gift hampers from a south-based Phool Company, which uses waste flowers from temples to create incense sticks and cones.Story continues below this ad“I thought about eco-friendly options. We will help build a culture of conscious living among students, parents, and staff. It’s just a small gesture by us to promote a greener and more sustainable Diwali celebration for all,” Sanjay said.Ketan Kalra, a businessman, said he has chosen some healthy picks as everyone has become very health-conscious.“This Diwali, I wanted to gift something that felt truly personal — not just another generic hamper, but something that reflected the people I was giving it to. I began looking for options that would let me choose what goes inside rather than picking from a fixed set. That’s when I came across the idea and even asked my staff of Super Donuts to do it. It’s basically ‘create your own hamper’ concept this year, and it instantly clicked not just for my loved ones but offering the same idea to others as well,” he said.He added, “For my staff and friends and family I decided to curate my own mix — balancing healthy picks like seeds, superfoods, millet cookies, flavoured makhanas for some and indulgent favourites for others. This way, gifting feels more creative and thoughtful, with options starting just around Rs 250. For the first time, the process of putting together the hampers felt as joyful as giving them. It’s a small change, but it made Diwali gifting feel a lot more personal — and a lot more fun.”Story continues below this adAbhishek Bajaj, who owns chain of Sindhi Sweets, said, “The gifting culture has evolved beyond conventional sweets and dry fruits to a more curated and thoughtful experience. I am gifting mostly hampers that include a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary elements — like from premium dry fruits and sweets to artisanal bakery items, non-fried roasted snacks like fox nuts, and a range of wellness teas such as chamomile, white tea, blue tea, moringa, and tulsi tea, often paired with natural honey.”He added , “I call them ‘goodness hampers’ that now emphasise health, taste, and presentation. I feel that the essence lies in combining indulgence with refinement, offering gifts that are both tasteful and memorable.”