On Bhai Dooj a sister puts a tilak on her brother's forehead and he gives her a gift. If you are the brother, this page is for you. It is split into two budgets, and each row shows the best-rated listings we track at that price.
Under ₹500
Small jewellery and makeup are the safest choices here. There is nothing to get wrong about size, and the range is wide.
If you know which shades or styles she already wears, stay close to them. If you do not, earrings in a simple design are the lowest-risk pick.
Under ₹1,000
With a little more to spend, a jewellery set, a handbag or a watch becomes possible.
For jewellery sets, read the list of pieces included. For handbags, check the size in centimetres, because photos make small bags look large. For watches, see whether a warranty is mentioned.
If she would rather choose clothes herself
Clothes are hard to buy for someone else, because fit and taste both have to be right. If you still want to, a kurti in a size you are sure of is the least risky.
Check the size chart on the listing. Sizes are not the same from one brand to the next, and low-star reviews often say whether a product runs small or large.
Order early
Bhai Dooj falls in the days just after Diwali, which is when courier networks are busiest. The delivery date shown for your pin code on the product page is the one to go by. If the gift has to travel to another city, enter her pin code, not yours.
Prices on this page are the last ones we checked and can change during the sale. For how to judge a sale price, see Is That Deal Actually a Deal?.