Anniversary gifting in India spans a wide range, from a practical household item for a couple just starting out to a significant gold gift for a milestone like a 25th anniversary — matching the gift to the specific year matters.
For earlier anniversaries, kitchen or home appliances work particularly well as a joint gift for a couple — something genuinely used in daily life together, rather than an individual personal item.
For milestone years (10th, 25th, 50th), gold or silver coins carry the cultural weight these occasions call for, and their transparent, verifiable value makes them a safe choice when the gift needs to visibly reflect the milestone's significance.
As with birthday gifting, a voucher is a reasonable choice when you're buying for a couple whose home and preferences you don't know well — letting them select something for their specific space avoids a mismatched household gift.