Dry fruit is the most requested corporate Diwali gift in India. It keeps for months, travels well and suits every family. Getting it right comes down to three choices: how much to put in, which varieties to mix, and what container to use.

How Much Dry Fruit per Hamper?

• 200 to 300 g: a token gift for large employee bases and vendors. Fits a thal or potli.
• 400 to 600 g: the standard corporate hamper. Fits a three or four jar box or tray.
• 800 g to 1 kg: a premium gift for clients and senior staff. Fits a five or six jar tray.

More weight does not mean a better gift. 400 g of premium almonds and cashews in glass jars feels richer than 1 kg in a plastic box.

Which Dry Fruits to Choose

Corporate buyers pick from eight common varieties. Here is how they compare, with Optima's packed prices per kg:

• Almonds (badam): ₹1,100 per kg. The safest choice. Everyone eats them.
• Cashews (kaju): ₹1,400 per kg. The most popular nut in Indian homes.
• Pistachios: ₹1,900 per kg. Signals a premium gift.
• Walnuts (akhrot): ₹1,300 per kg. A health-focused choice.
• Raisins (kishmish): ₹550 per kg. Adds colour and lowers the cost per hamper.
• Figs (anjeer): ₹1,600 per kg. A premium, traditional pick.
• Dates (khajoor): ₹900 per kg. Sweet, and popular with every age group.
• Apricots (khubani): ₹900 per kg. Bright colour in a mixed tray.

Three mixes for corporate hampers

• Classic: almonds, cashews, raisins. Familiar and affordable.
• Premium: almonds, cashews, pistachios, figs. For clients and leadership.
• Wellness: almonds, walnuts, dates, apricots. For health-focused teams.

Container Options

The container decides how the gift looks on arrival and how long it stays in use.

• Thals: sectioned decorative plates. Traditional and affordable, from ₹350.
• Jar trays: wooden or polished trays holding three to eight glass jars. The jars get reused for months. From ₹510.
• Wooden boxes: lidded boxes with glass jars and a brass clasp. A premium feel, from ₹580.
• Baskets: cane, rattan or brocade baskets. Good for mixed hampers with a gift item. From ₹240.
• Potlis: fabric pouches and round boxes with organza. Light and easy to ship. From ₹160.
• Jute bags: eco-friendly window bags holding two or three jars. From ₹90.

Food Safety Checks Before You Order

Your company name is on the box. Check these before you place the order:

• FSSAI licence: ask for the supplier's licence number and a copy for your compliance team.
• Batch and dates: every pack should show a packed-on date, best-before date and batch number.
• Allergen declaration: nuts are a common allergen. The label should say so.
• Sealed packs: nuts packed in sealed pouches or jars, not loose in the tray.
• Fresh stock: order from a supplier who packs close to dispatch, not months ahead.

Branding a Dry Fruit Hamper

• Printed logo label: around ₹15 per hamper.
• Greeting card with your message: around ₹20.
• UV-printed logo on the lid: around ₹45.
• Foil-stamped logo: around ₹90, for 50 hampers or more.
• Recipient's name on each box: around ₹25.

See Diwali gift ideas for employees by budget and the complete corporate Diwali gifting guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much dry fruit should a corporate Diwali hamper contain?

400 to 600 g suits a standard corporate hamper. Use 200 to 300 g for large employee lists and 800 g to 1 kg for clients and senior staff.

Which dry fruits are best for Diwali gifts?

Almonds, cashews and pistachios lead every year. Add raisins, dates or apricots for colour and variety, and figs or walnuts for a premium or health-focused mix.

What should I check before ordering a dry fruit hamper?

Ask for the supplier's FSSAI licence, and check every pack shows a batch number, packed-on and best-before dates, and an allergen declaration.

Choose the container, the nuts and the weight in one place. Build a dry fruit Diwali hamper with your logo, from 10 hampers.