Corporate Diwali Gifting: How to Give Shagun to Your Employees

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, and for a lot of businesses in India, that means one more thing on the to-do list: gifting the team. A shagun envelope with cash, a bonus, or a small token inside is one of the simplest and most appreciated ways to do it — but corporate gifting comes with its own etiquette, different from gifting family.

Here's a simple guide if you're planning this for your office this year.

Why a shagun envelope works well for office gifting

Unlike a wrapped gift that has to suit everyone's taste, a shagun envelope is neutral, quick to prepare, and genuinely useful — especially right before a festival when every employee has their own plans and shopping to do. It also keeps things simple when you're gifting a large team: one design, one amount (or a couple of tiers), no guessing.

A few etiquette points to keep in mind

• Keep it consistent within a level. Employees at the same level generally expect the same treatment. If budgets differ by seniority, it's best decided quietly in advance rather than left to look inconsistent later.
• Hand it over personally if you can. A short Diwali greeting from a manager or the owner, even two minutes long, makes the gesture feel personal rather than transactional.
• Timing matters. Most offices give out Diwali shagun in the days just before the festival, often at a small team gathering or the last working day before the break.
• Include everyone who's part of the team — this includes support staff, housekeeping and security, who are often the most appreciative of being remembered.

How much to give

For Diwali shagun to colleagues and team members, ₹501 – ₹1,100 per person is a common range – the same range our Shagun Calculator suggests for office gifting.

Choosing the right envelope for the office

For corporate gifting, a lot of businesses prefer something that looks polished without being overly ornate — our premium envelope range and velvet finishes both work well here, since they photograph nicely for an internal Diwali post too, if that's something your HR team does.

If you'd like your company's name on the envelope, personalised printing is available on packs of 50, 100 and 200 — a small touch that makes a bought gift feel like it was made for your team specifically.

Ordering in bulk

Envelopes come in packs of 20, 50, 100 and 200, so you can match the pack size to your headcount without over-ordering:

• Small teams (under 20): a single pack of 20 covers it.
• Mid-size teams: packs of 50 or 100 usually work out cleanly.
• Larger offices or multiple branches: a pack of 200, or a combination of packs, covers most requirements.

If your requirement is larger than our standard packs or you need a custom quantity, it's best to get in touch with us directly before Diwali week so there's enough time to prepare and personalise the order.

A few practical notes

• All envelopes are designed and made in India.
• All orders are prepaid by UPI, card or netbanking, which makes it easy to route the expense through company accounts.
• Delivery is pan-India and typically takes 4–7 days, so ordering a couple of weeks before Diwali gives you a comfortable buffer.

However you choose to do it, the gesture matters more than the amount — a well-timed, well-presented shagun envelope tells your team they were thought of as the festival came around.

Browse the full wedding & festival gifting range, or see our broader Diwali 2026 shagun guide for dates and etiquette beyond the office.

Gifting family and friends too? Our free Shagun Calculator suggests a shagun amount for any relationship and occasion, along with a matching envelope.