Let’s be honest — when you’re buying return gifts for 20 or 25 kids, every rupee counts.
Spend ₹150 per child and you’re looking at ₹3,000–₹3,750 just on return gifts. Spend ₹80 per child and that same party costs ₹1,600–₹2,000 on return gifts — and the kids are just as happy, sometimes happier, depending on what you pick.
The ₹100 budget isn’t a compromise. It’s actually the sweet spot for return gifts in India — enough to get something genuinely nice, not so much that you’re stressing about the total bill while also paying for the cake, decorations, and food.
This guide covers 30 return gift ideas for kids all under ₹100, across different occasions — birthday parties, school annual days, sports days, naming ceremonies, and more. Scroll to your occasion and pick what works.
Why ₹100 Is the Sweet Spot for Return Gifts
Here’s the math most parents figure out only after their second or third party.
At ₹100 per child, you can comfortably buy:
- A proper stationery set with multiple items
- A small activity kit (clay, slime, puzzle)
- A character pencil box or pouch
- A mini art set with colours
At ₹50 per child, you’re limited to single items — one pencil and an eraser, or a sticker book. Still fine, but the perceived value is lower.
At ₹200 per child, the gifts are lovely but the total spend for 20 kids hits ₹4,000 — which is more than most people want to spend on return gifts alone.
₹100 is also the budget where you can buy in packs of 10 or 20 and get a per-unit price that’s even lower — often ₹65–₹85 per gift when bought as a pack. That’s the number to aim for.
Return Gifts for Birthday Parties Under ₹100
This is the biggest occasion, so we’ll spend the most time here. These are the gifts that consistently get the best reactions at birthday parties across India.
1. Colouring set with sketch pens + mini booklet The most gifted return gift in India for good reason. A set of 12 sketch pens or crayons with a small themed colouring book — superhero, princess, animals, space — is immediately exciting for kids aged 4–10. They often start colouring on the way home. Under ₹90 as a set.
2. Stationery pouch with 4–5 items A small zipped pouch containing a pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, and small notepad. Kids keep the pouch for school and use the contents daily. More practical than decorative, which means parents appreciate it too. Available in character themes on Giftrixx.
3. Play dough set — 4 colours Four small tubs of play dough in a box is genuinely exciting for the 3–8 age group. It’s tactile, creative, and keeps kids busy for a long time. Comes in well under ₹100 and always gets an enthusiastic reaction when kids open their return gift bag.
4. Sticker activity book Not just a sticker sheet — a full activity book where kids use stickers to complete scenes and pictures. Much more engaging than plain stickers. Works brilliantly for 4–8 year olds and costs ₹60–₹80.
5. Mini puzzle (35–50 pieces) A small cardboard puzzle with a bright, fun image — animals, vehicles, cartoon characters — in a small box. Compact, easy to pack, and under ₹80. Good for kids aged 5 and up.
6. Slime or kinetic sand pack Individual slime pouches or small kinetic sand kits have been the most-requested return gift by kids aged 6–11 for the past two years. The “wow factor” at opening is unmatched. Under ₹100 for individual packs on Giftrixx.
7. Bubble wand + solution set For younger kids (2–6 years), a bubble wand with a small bottle of solution is pure joy. Costs ₹50–₹70, weighs almost nothing, and kids run straight to the garden when they get home. Great for outdoor birthday parties.
8. Character pencil box (flat) A flat pencil box with a superhero, unicorn, dinosaur, or cartoon theme costs ₹75–₹95 and is something kids actually use at school. The themed packaging feels like a proper gift, not a token return gift.
9. Mini board game — Ludo or Snakes & Ladders A travel-size Ludo or Snakes & Ladders set in a small tin or foldable board is different enough from the usual stationery gifts to stand out. Under ₹100, and siblings end up playing together at home. Good for kids 6 and above.
10. DIY friendship bracelet kit A small kit with elastic, beads, and a simple instruction card. Brilliant for parties where most guests are girls aged 7–12. Kids often start making them at the party itself, which is a lovely side effect. Under ₹90.
💡 Buying in bulk? On Giftrixx you can shop return gifts in packs of 10, 20, and 30 — pre-curated by age group, so you don’t have to assemble anything. Browse the return gifts collection here →
Return Gifts for School Annual Day & Sports Day
School events are a different vibe from birthday parties. The guest list is bigger (sometimes an entire class), the context is more formal, and the gifts are usually distributed by teachers. That changes what works.
11. Pencil + eraser set in a paper sleeve Clean, practical, not too childish. A set of two HB pencils and a good eraser in a printed paper sleeve with the school event name works perfectly. Teachers can distribute easily, and parents appreciate the practicality.
12. Ruler + pencil combo pack A 15cm ruler and two pencils in a slim pack. Unglamorous but genuinely useful, especially when distributed at the start of a new term. Under ₹40–₹50 per set when bought in bulk.
13. Small notebook with fun cover An A6 or pocket-sized notebook with a fun printed cover — motivational quotes for older kids, animals or cartoons for younger ones. Kids use them for rough work, doodling, or notes. Under ₹70.
14. Bookmark set (2–3 bookmarks) Laminated bookmarks with bright illustrations or motivational quotes. Lightweight, easy to pack in envelopes, and actually used by kids who read. Under ₹30–₹50 for a set of 3.
15. Colour pencil set (12 pieces) in a box A standard 12-piece colour pencil set in a small cardboard box is the most universally appropriate school event gift. Teachers can distribute without worrying about age-appropriateness, and every child can use it. Under ₹80.
16. Sticker sheet set (themed) A set of 4–5 sticker sheets with different themes — space, animals, flowers, vehicles — packaged in a small envelope. Lightweight, inexpensive (under ₹50), and kids love them regardless of age.
17. Mini trophy or medal (for sports day) For sports day specifically — small plastic trophies or printed medals with “Star Player” or “Champion” text cost ₹50–₹80 each and feel meaningful in the context of the event. Every child gets one regardless of whether they won, which is the point.
Return Gifts for Naming Ceremony (Naamkaran) & Godh Bharai
These are family occasions with a more traditional feel. The guests are often a mix of adults, teenagers, and younger children — so the return gifts need to be either adult-appropriate or clearly directed at the kids in attendance.
For kids specifically at these occasions:
18. Small soft toy (10–12 cm) A tiny stuffed animal — bunny, teddy, elephant — costs ₹80–₹100 and feels special at a naming ceremony because it connects to the new baby. Kids associate the toy with the occasion and often keep it for a long time.
19. Mini colouring set Same as the birthday option, but packaged a little more neatly — in a small box rather than a bag — to suit the more formal atmosphere of the occasion.
20. Personalized chocolate box + sticker sheet Slightly outside the usual gifting kit but very well received: a small box of 2–3 chocolates with a printed sticker on top saying the baby’s name and date. Costs under ₹100 and doubles as a sweet memento. Kids eat the chocolate, parents keep the sticker.
21. Small jigsaw puzzle with a sweet theme A 24–35 piece puzzle with a baby animals or floral theme fits the gentler mood of a naming ceremony or godh bharai. Under ₹90, feels thoughtful without being expensive.
Return Gifts for Classroom Farewell & School Leaving Events
When a child is leaving school or moving cities, it’s common for kids to distribute small gifts to classmates. These need to feel personal without costing a lot — often the child’s own pocket money goes into this.
22. Friendship keychain A small keychain that comes as two linked pieces — one for the giver, one for the receiver. Under ₹60 per pair. For a class of 30, this is under ₹1,800 total and feels genuinely sentimental.
23. Personalised pencil with name Pencils printed with “From [Name]” or a short message cost ₹15–₹25 each when ordered in bulk. Simple, personal, and actually used. On Giftrixx you can check current personalisation options in the stationery section.
24. Mini photo frame (pocket-size) A small plastic or cardboard photo frame where kids can insert a photo from the class — costs ₹60–₹90. Kids actually put photos in these and keep them. One of the more memorable farewell gifts.
25. Bookmark with a printed quote A laminated bookmark with an inspirational quote — “The best is yet to come” or “Dream big” — for older kids (10–14 years). Costs ₹20–₹40, feels personal, and isn’t childish.
How to Buy Return Gifts in Bulk and Actually Save Money
The mistake most people make is buying individual items and assembling return gifts themselves. It’s time-consuming, the per-unit cost is higher, and the results are often inconsistent.
Here’s how to do it smarter:
Buy packs, not singles. A pack of 20 return gift sets almost always costs less per unit than buying 20 individual items. The maths is straightforward — ₹75/unit in a pack of 20 versus ₹95/unit bought separately.
Stick to one or two items, not five. The temptation is to stuff the return gift bag with lots of little things. Resist it. One or two genuinely good items feel more intentional than five cheap ones thrown together.
Order early — not last minute. Ordering 4–5 days before the party means you can check quality when it arrives, reorder if something is off, and have time to pack everything neatly. Orders placed the day before lead to stress and compromises.
Use a dedicated gifting store. Giftrixx stocks return gift packs specifically sized for Indian birthday parties — pack of 10, pack of 20, pack of 30 — with free delivery all India and COD available. You’re not assembling from three different sellers with three different delivery dates. One order, one delivery, done.
Tips for Packing Return Gifts Under ₹100 That Look Expensive
The gift matters — but how it’s presented matters almost as much.
Use kraft paper bags or small printed boxes. Both cost ₹5–₹12 each and instantly elevate anything you put inside. A ₹70 stationery set in a plain plastic bag looks cheap. The same set in a small kraft bag looks like a ₹200 gift.
Add a small handwritten or printed tag. “Thank you for coming to Aarav’s birthday! 🎉” on a small cardstock tag tied with a ribbon costs almost nothing and makes parents smile every single time.
Keep all bags identical. Kids notice when someone else’s bag looks bigger or different. Same bag, same contents for everyone in the age group — no exceptions.
Don’t overfill. A neatly packed bag with 1–2 good items looks more intentional than a bursting bag with 6 random things. Less is more here.
Frequently Asked Questions — Return Gifts on a Budget
What is a good return gift for kids under ₹50? Sticker books, mini stationery sets (pencil + eraser + sharpener), and small puzzle packs are all solid options under ₹50. They’re practical, age-appropriate, and kids genuinely use them.
Can I get return gifts delivered free in India? Yes — Giftrixx offers free delivery on return gift packs all across India, with cash on delivery available too. No minimum order value for free delivery.
What return gifts are appropriate for both boys and girls? Stationery sets, colouring kits, mini puzzles, science kits, and activity books all work regardless of gender. Avoid very gendered themes (only superheroes or only unicorns) if your guest list is mixed.
How do I decide how many return gifts to order? Take your RSVP count, assume 80% attendance, and add 5 extra. So for 25 invites — expect 20 kids, order 25 to be safe. Always better to have a few left over than run short on the day.
Is it okay to give the same return gift to all age groups? For a narrow age range (5–10 years), one gift works fine. If your party has both toddlers and preteens, consider two different options — something simpler for under-5s and something more engaging for older kids.
The Bottom Line
Under ₹100, there are genuinely great return gift options available — you just need to know what to look for and where to buy.
The gifts that work best in this range are the ones that feel complete — not a single pencil, but a small set. Not one sticker, but an activity book. Something a child can actually do something with when they get home.
And when you buy in packs from a dedicated store like Giftrixx, the per-unit price often drops to ₹65–₹80 — which means you’re getting a ₹100 gift experience for less.
Browse the full return gifts collection on Giftrixx → — packs of 10, 20, and 30 available with free delivery and COD across India. One order and the return gifts are done.
Now go enjoy the rest of the party planning. 🎈
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