Holi gifting in Indian workplaces sits at a noticeably lower budget and formality level than Diwali — it's typically treated as a lighter, more playful gesture rather than the major annual gifting event Diwali has become, and budgets should reflect that difference.
Practical, lower-cost gifts work best here: organic colours and skin-safe Holi essentials paired with a small sweet box are a common, well-received combination, usually in the ₹300–₹800 range per employee.
Some companies use Holi as an opportunity for a smaller gadget gift instead — basic mobile accessories or a modest gift voucher — particularly for distributed or remote teams where a physical Holi hamper doesn't translate well.
Keep the tone genuinely celebratory rather than corporate-formal for this occasion specifically; Holi gifting that feels like a scaled-down Diwali gift, rather than its own distinct gesture, tends to land less well with recipients.