DigiDukaan: A Growth Playbook for Corporate Gifting
A fresh government update puts a useful number on India’s shift toward digital B2B procurement. On 25 September, the National Traders’ Welfare Board said more than 19,000 retailers were live on DigiDukaan across Hyderabad and Jaipur. The ONDC initiative gives kirana stores one interface for ordering from participating suppliers. DigiDukaan is focused on fast-moving consumer […]
India-New Zealand FTA: a 30-day export checklist
On 20 October 2026, New Zealand is scheduled to remove customs duties on every tariff line for qualifying Indian exports. That creates a useful pricing window for Indian suppliers of branded apparel, bags, drinkware, notebooks and gift sets. It does not create an automatic sale. The next four weeks are best used for a quote […]
India’s Textile Export Surge: A Merchandising Playbook
Key takeaways What the August figures say India’s Ministry of Textiles reported ₹29,776 crore of textile exports in August 2026, up 16.1% from ₹25,656 crore a year earlier. Its 17 September release on textile-export performance puts April–August exports at ₹1.43 lakh crore, a 10.3% year-on-year increase. These are sector totals, not figures for promotional products […]
Privacy-Safe Corporate Gifting Data Workflows
A corporate gift campaign can create a surprisingly large personal-data trail. Recipient names, mobile numbers, home addresses, dietary preferences, apparel sizes and delivery status may move from a client’s HR or CRM system to an agency, gift supplier, warehouse, courier and support team. That flow makes privacy an operational issue, not only a legal policy. […]
Power Bank Gifts: India Compliance Checks for Buyers
Power banks remain attractive corporate gifts because they are useful, portable and easy to personalise. They are also electrical products containing batteries, which means a sourcing decision based only on capacity, casing and logo area can expose buyers and suppliers to avoidable safety, regulatory and end-of-life risks. For India’s promotional-products industry, the practical standard is […]
How TReDS Reshapes Cash Flow for India’s Gifting MSMEs
India has made a consequential change to how the central public sectorenterprises pay micro, small, and medium enterprises. A governmentnotification dated 30 June 2026 requires all operating CPSEs to routesettlement of invoices for goods and services procured from MSMEsthrough Reserve Bank of India-authorised Trade Receivables DiscountingSystem platforms. For corporate gifting andpromotional products suppliers, this is […]
GI-Tagged Gifts Need Proof, Not Just Premium Stories
India’s corporate gifting market often uses craft as a shortcut to meaning. A handwoven textile, bamboo object, or terracotta piece can communicate place, skill, and cultural continuity more effectively than a generic catalogue item. The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit, held in New Delhi on 5 August 2026, created a timely bridge between protected products […]
Corporate Gifting Trends 2026: India Goes Digital
India’s corporate gifting market is entering a more disciplined phase. The opportunity is no longer defined only by festive hampers or a large catalogue. Buyers increasingly expect fast discovery, reliable product information, premium presentation, responsible sourcing, and dependable fulfillment. For suppliers and distributors, that makes digital readiness and network credibility essential business infrastructure. Corporate Gifting […]
Why Every Promotional Products Business Needs a B2B Network in 2026
The promotional products industry has become more competitive than ever. Businesses are expected to deliver quality products, meet tight deadlines, offer customization, and maintain excellent customer service—all while keeping costs under control. In this environment, success depends on more than just having a great product catalog. It depends on having the right business connections. That’s […]
Top Promotional Products Ideas for Corporate Branding in 2026
Promotional products continue to be one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses of all sizes. Unlike digital advertisements that disappear after a few seconds, branded merchandise stays with customers for months or even years, keeping your brand visible every day. As businesses prepare for 2026, companies are focusing on useful, premium-quality, and sustainable […]
