Each August, as the monsoon clings to the skies and mango season begins to fade, families across India prepare for a day that belongs not to grand gestures or loud celebration, but to something quieter, older, and infinitely personal. Raksha Bandhan is not merely a festival; it is a ritual of remembrance and gifts that touch hearts.
Raksha Bandhan Gifts: A Celebration Of Sibling Bonds
A silken thread tied on the wrist might seem fragile, but it carries with it generations of emotional history and of shared secrets, adolescent quarrels, inside jokes, and unspoken promises. For millions, it is the most intimate day of the year.
At the heart of Raksha Bandhan is a gift. The brother-sister bond that Raksha Bandhan honours is not defined by tradition alone. It evolves, as all relationships do. In urban households and across WhatsApp chats, in long-distance calls and carefully curated care packages, the spirit of gifting during Rakhi has become less about price tags and more about affection.
Gone are the days when gifting meant a box of kaju katli or a wad of cash handed over after the ritual. Today’s gifting is thoughtful and often, emotionally loaded. Whether it’s a wellness hamper that says “I want you to take care of yourself” or a vintage vinyl that echoes a shared childhood playlist, the present is never just a present.
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18 Raksha Bandhan Gifts That Say ‘I Know You, And I Love You’
1. Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick
At Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, Raksha Bandhan isn’t just a festival; it’s a full-sensory homage to tradition. The 2025 mithai collection walks a delicate line between reverence and reinvention. You’ll find their now-iconic Mangolava Sandesh, which is bold and unapologetically modern. You can also buy their Rakhi Bandhan Sandesh, delicately embossed with motifs that say more than words.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹236 onwards
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2. Klava
This 500g box of premium, vegetarian baklava from Klava flips the script on Indian sweets entirely. Layers of pistachio, cashew-walnut and chocolate mix and match to create this heavenly dish. Each layered with golden phyllo and wrapped in restrained sweetness. It’s a treat that sits well with siblings who’ve outgrown sugar rushes but still crave nostalgia in every bite.
Where: Available on Swiggy and Zomato
Cost: ₹2,100
3. Banaraswala
There’s mithai, and then there’s Banaraswala. Starting at ₹129, these boxes don’t pretend to be ‘gourmet,’ they’re just real. Tamatar chaat that reminds you of summer trips to nani’s house and Rabdi fills this festival of sweetness. Plus, they’ll courier your rakhi with the box, so even if you’re halfway across the country, the gesture lands exactly where it should.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹129
4. Kumaon & I Gin
There are siblings you high-five, and then there are siblings you raise a toast with. If you guys are this dynamic duo, we have got the perfect Raksha Bandhan gifts for you! This slow-distilled gin is layered with galgal, timur berry, and black turmeric: flavours that just go along with each other. It is ideal for the ones who know that Raksha Bandhan isn’t just about tradition; it’s about knowing what hits home.
Cost: ₹2,700–₹3,525
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5. Khoya Mithai
This isn’t one of your average Raksha Bandhan gifts. The Sibling Soirée Hamper by Khoya is built for brothers who like balance: three artisanal mithais, saffron-kissed paan mukhwas, Medjoul date bars, nuts, and a rakhi set that defines the festive feeling. There’s care in every layer, enough to make even the introvert sibling pause and smile.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹1,750
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6. Bakingo
Bakingo serves on the policy: cake first and unapologetically festive. Whether it’s a Mango Passion Fruit Bento Cake with a fondant rakhi disc, a Choco Praline box laced with almond and raspberry, or the Biscoff peda from their Indian fusion dessert set, it hits the sweet spot between childhood memory and adult craving. Also, it’s 100% eggless, representing a genre of sweet and savoury Raksha Bandhan gifts.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹700-₹1600
7. Parsi Dairy Farm
There’s a very specific kind of joy in unwrapping a gift from Parsi Dairy Farm. The mithai is classic: kaju katli that doesn’t melt into mush and pedas with a gooey texture. But it’s the throwback chivda, the chocolate fudge, and their iconic toffees that do the job. Rakhi may last a day, but this kind of gifting lingers in memory for a long time.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹999
8. Laderach
Läderach’s Raksha Bandhan offering, Moves & Memories, blends Swiss craftsmanship with festive sentiment. The box features 21 luxurious pralines, each handcrafted with signature Läderach elements like dark chocolate ganache and hazelnut nougat. Designed to linger beyond the moment, the elegant packaging transforms into a dual board game set featuring Brainvita and Tic Tac Toe, making it a gift of both fun and nostalgia.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹8,500
9. ITC Maratha
Nutmeg at ITC Maratha Mumbai presents a refined Raksha Bandhan collection that blends tradition with indulgence. Their limited-edition offerings include Signature Cakes, handcrafted Mithai Boxes, and thoughtfully curated festive hampers. Each item is designed to celebrate the season with elegant presentation and is available exclusively for takeaway from August 1 to 10.
Where: Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,450 onwards
10. Meetha By Radisson
There’s no place for generic gifting in Meetha’s Raksha Bandhan lineup. Crafted under the eye of Chef Raghvendra Singh, the hampers are a striking composition of legacy and creativity with chocolate motichoor ladoos, cranberry delights, rose-petal sweets, and even Kunafa bites. Each piece is unapologetically mushy and sweet; it’s a curated tasting of nostalgia.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹2,200 onwards
11. Vanaha Gin
Vanaha doesn’t just bottle gin, it captures a forest’s breath. It is a five-step distilled craft spirit from Goa and led by Vaniitha Jaiin’s Revelry Distillery, it’s India’s first of its kind. Each element, from deodar wood to Palash flowers, is foraged with intention, then distilled using a trio of rare techniques. If your sibling is the kind who loves gin, Vanaha is a gesture they’ll read deeply.
Where: Available on website
Cost: ₹2,400
12. Six Brothers Mahura
Mahura by Six Brothers writes its own chapter in India’s spirit legacy. Distilled in towering copper pots and filtered through platinum, this Mahua-based heritage liquor is rooted in tribal tradition and dressed in sophistication. There’s complexity here with earthiness layered with floral sweetness, all held in a bottle that knows it’s the hero of the evening. Raise a glass of Six Brothers with your sibling this Raksha Bandhan!
Cost: ₹2,492
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13. The Cinnamon Kitchen
This is the Raksha Bandhan gifting that skips the guilt but holds onto joy! The Cinnamon Kitchen is for the sibling who reads ingredients before anything else. Founded by Priyasha Saluja, this plant-based bakery offers gluten-free, vegan desserts that taste anything but restricted. From rich dark chocolate fudge to almond butter cookies that are healthy and taste-imbibed, it is indulgence without compromise.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹395 onwards
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14. Evocus: Hydration IV Electrolyte Drink
If there’s a gift that says “I’ve got your back” in the language of modern wellness, it’s this one. Evocus’ Hydration IV is more than a drink. With its zero sugar and no caffeine personality, and a precise mix of sodium, potassium, and chloride, this is a smart addition to any busy sibling’s routine.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹80
15. Glenmorangie Infinita
Glenmorangie’s Infinita 18 Years Old, finally available in India, is the kind of gift that needs no introduction. Distilled in the brand’s unusually tall stills and matured across two cask types: American oak bourbon and Oloroso sherry, it offers a layered sip that oscillates between citrus-brushed caramel and floral whispers of jasmine. With 23 global awards behind it and packaging that pairs copper accents with the infinity symbol, it’s less of a festive token and more of an heirloom moment.
Cost: ₹9,500 onwards
16. Anand Sweets
This box doesn’t whisper tradition; it sings it, out loud, and in the key of Rajasthan. Anand Sweets has reimagined Raksha Bandhan gifting with “Sapno Ki Haveli,” a box that mimics the miniature palaces of Jaipur with its blue pottery-inspired detailing, jali work, and rangoli motifs. But the visuals are only the beginning. Inside are two classic sweets that need no reinvention: the buttery, nut-rich marvel of Kaju Katli and the golden decadence of Motichoor Laddoos.
Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹745
17. Justbe
Curated by Bengaluru-based Justbe, these hampers are built to reflect the person you’re gifting! With gluten-free desserts, clean bakes, and even vouchers! Every hamper begins at ₹500 and is assembled with care so deliberate, it borders on poetic. This isn’t just a box of things; it’s a reminder that love is also a lifestyle.
Where: Available in Bengaluru
Cost: ₹500+ onwards
18. Camikara
There’s rum, and then there’s Camikara. Made entirely from fresh-pressed cane juice, this is India’s first of its kind. And now, officially, one of the world’s best, thanks to its recent gold medal at the Global Rum & Cachaça Masters 2025. The name comes from Sanskrit for “liquid gold.” Camikara 3YO has earned that title with substance. Aged for three quiet years, it emerges with a lean, refined profile. At 42.8% ABV, it holds its own neat but behaves beautifully in cocktails. If you’re gifting this for Rakhi, you’re not just wrapping a bottle; you’re wrapping a legacy!
Cost: ₹1,500+ onwards
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And when the rituals are done and the last of the mithai has disappeared, what lingers is not the ribbon or the thread, but the thought. The act of choosing and of giving.
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