Need Gifts for 2000 Rupees or Less? 13 Awesome Gifts for Everyone from Nerds to Music Lovers and Fitness Junkies

How many times have you found yourself browsing online for a gift for a dear one but felt inundated with a plethora of clichéd ideas and suggestions, such as soft toys, flower bouquets, and customised mugs? We have been there, too, and know how annoying it can be to find that perfect gift for a special occasion. If you have a budget of about Rs.2000 and are looking for interesting and useful gifts, then we have you covered! We have curated a list of 2018's best offbeat gifts under 2000. These gifts are affordable, considerate, and fun. Read on for some quick and helpful tips to help you shop for the perfect gift.

Do you remember when you received a dress or a shirt as a gift, and you were annoyed because it never fit you or did not match your dressing style? Well, we may not be able to save you from such embarrassing gifts, but we can certainly guide you to gift better! Don’t spend your precious money buying something off the rack that will probably not be appreciated. Instead, think about the interests of the recipient and consider buying a gift that matches their persona--a football maniac would be happiest if presented with official merchandise from his/her favourite team.

Similarly, a guitarist would be thrilled to receive a vintage plectrum, even if they own a dozen picks! When you gift somebody a present that suits their personality, they will appreciate the gesture and cherish the gift for years to come. So, make a smart decision and pick a gift that matches their personality.

If you are not a regular e-shopper or are scouting for gifts last minute, it's best to avoid never-tried-before websites to avoid delivery hassles. Most online shoppers rely on e-commerce giants such as Amazon and Flipkart; these sites are obvious choices given their popularity and prompt service. However, discovering the perfect gift on these retail websites is like finding a needle in a haystack! As enthusiastic online shoppers, we have often experienced the urge to toggle between filters and categories in our quest for the perfect gift, only to find ourselves getting confused amidst the zillions of options you can choose! To spare you the effort, we have looked through these lists and curated the top gifts under Rs.2000 from various product categories.

Isn't opening pretty packaging to uncover the present worth half the fun of receiving a gift?

Most e-commerce stores now offer the option of gift wrapping the present. Their policies vary, however, so be sure to read them before placing your order. Most websites simply pack the whole box with gift wrapping paper instead of excluding the invoice and removing the price tag. Do not hesitate to ask the customer to care about these minor aspects if you choose to avail a gift wrapping service.

Mobile gaming is on the rise, with enthusiastic gamers always trying to get into the top leagues. Amkette Evo Gamepad 2 is one of most compatible gamepads available for mobile gamers. It can support mobiles with a screen size of up to 6 inches, and if your phone screen is bigger than 6 inches, you can use the table stand provided. The gamepad is loaded with features, allowing you to instantly switch between mouse and gamepad mode which makes it easier in case you are having trouble during the game. It has a strong built and is surprisingly lightweight. Both the sides come with double grips, which offer amazing support during those nail-biting gaming moments. The console buttons are highly tactile and the joystick, extremely responsive! Moreover, the Evo Gamepad comes with a rechargeable battery with a backup of 8-10 hours. Your phone may run out of fuel during gaming, but this won't! It comes with PlayStation-like trigger buttons in the front if you are used to those controllers. The Gamepad supports more than 400 trending games with an ever-increasing list. This durable, compatible, and swift Amkette Evo Gamepad 2 is available on Amazon at ₹1,999.

Portronics Ruffpad is a digital pad for you to write down important messages, memos, lists, or simply doodle. It has an 8.5-inches LCD screen, and you can write or draw on it with the complimentary stylus or any other comparable instrument. Its pressure-sensitive screen lets you create thick and thin lines. No need to use the stylus as an eraser. It comes with an instant delete button for you to clear the screen and start fresh. What’s more, it has magnets underneath so you can easily stick it to any metal surface, like your refrigerator door, making to-dos a convenient task.

The Portronics Ruffpad is ultrathin (4.5 mm) making it super-convenient to carry it around in your bag. It has a battery life of up to 50,000 erases. It comes with a replaceable battery. Portronics Ruffpad is ideal for personal or corporate gifting with a price tag of ₹949.00. It’s easily available on Amazon and Flipkart.

If the recipient of the gift is between 16 to 25 years of age, then they are likely interested in the popular TV series Game of Thrones. Find out if they are interested, and if so, you can intensify their inner fanboy or fangirl by gifting them the Game of Thrones complete book. The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series “A Song of Ice and Fire”, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. Three great storylines weave through the books, charting the civil war for control of the seven kingdoms, the defence of the towering Wall of Ice in the uttermost north against the unearthly threat of the Others, and across the Narrow Sea the rise to power of Daenerys Targaryen and the last live dragons in the world. It’s very popular among the millennials and we promise that this gift will make them happy. You can purchase Game of Thrones complete kindle edition set at ₹1700 from Amazon.

In what modern Indians mistakenly call the Indus Valley Civilisation, the inhabitants of that period called it the Land of Meluha, a near-perfect empire created many centuries earlier by Lord Ram, one of the greatest monarchs that ever lived. This great empire and its Suryavanshi rulers face severe perils as its primary river, the revered Saraswati, is slowly drying to extinction. The story revolves around the rising of a hero, in the form of the rough-hewn Tibetan immigrant Shiva. But, does he want to be that hero at all? The Shiva Trilogy will bring goosebumps to anyone with interest in Hindu mythology. When the first book was published in February 2010, it went on to become a huge commercial success. It had to be reprinted a number of times to keep up with the demand. The Shiva Trilogy books are available on Amazon at ₹809.00.

This elaborate beard care package breaks the myth that skin and hair care products are just for women, and is a sure-shot winner among the guys who are possessive about their beards. This extensive care package comes with three different beard washes and hair oils.

The range includes an Almond and Thyme Beard Oil and Wash – fortified with Vitamin E, it nourishes and smoothens your mane and provides adequate moisture, leaving the skin soft and blemish free,
an Argan & Geranium Beard Oil and Wash containing Argan often called ‘liquid gold’, which is proven to make hair softer, silkier and shinier. This is effective in taming beard frizz. Geranium has a rejuvenating aroma, besides strong antimicrobial properties that promote healthy hair growth. The package also contains a Lavender and Cedarwood Beard Oil and Wash Lavender oil, well known for its aromatic and stress relieving properties, works wonders for the hair, too. It moisturizes the skin, promotes hair growth, and has antibacterial benefits. The relaxing properties of lavender blend beautifully with the warm woody scent of cedarwood extracts, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

The package is priced at ₹1,999.00 and is directly available from The Man Company website.

Instead of gifting her a gift from a brand that can be found in every other mall, consider gifting her this amazing grooming kit that comes with multiple high-quality skincare products. It has a deep-cleansing face wash that controls active acne, restores skin hydration, and leaves the skin moisturized for long. There’s also a face scrub that helps in removing blackheads and whiteheads, is effective for oil control and de-tanning the facial skin. The pack also contains a body mist bursting with fresh, spicy, and floral fragrances. Finally, it has a moisturising cream that is specially formulated to protect skin from the potential damage from continued exposure to air-conditioned air. Show her that you care with this Awesome Blossom Pack by Happily Unmarried priced at just ₹1,748.

Step up the music game with the best-budget wireless Bluetooth speaker in the market. With a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that supports up to 5 hours of playtime, this speaker is ideal for long hiking trips. The Bluetooth speaker comes with an inbuilt mic so you can take calls from your speaker with a touch of a button; the audio is crystal clear thanks to the noise-free speakerphone. It also comes with auxiliary support in case required. The JBL Go Portable Wireless Bluetooth wireless speaker is priced at ₹1,599.00. Buy it from Amazon.

A good pair of headphones is a necessity today. These come with the boAt signature sonic high-definition sound with super extra bass and balanced treble performance to make your listening experience a thumping one. Giving up to 10 hours of battery life with a mere weight of just 230 grams, boAt Rockerz 510 is one of the lightest in its class. The device offers optimal comfort and master control to play/pause, change tracks, answer/reject calls, control volumes. The foam inside the ear pads adapts to your ears with just the right pressure ensuring great comfort while delivering authentic sound. Boat Rockerz 510 is priced at ₹1,999.00 and can be purchased from Amazon.

Activewear is catching up, and many fitness enthusiasts like to keep track of their daily activities. Mi Band 2 uses an OLED display so you can see more at a glance. Simply lift your wrist to view time and tap the button to see a display of the number of steps you’ve taken so far and your heart rate. The device comes with an improved pedometer algorithm and filters out unnecessary movements, giving you an accurate measurement of your activity. With a built-in motion sensor, Mi Band 2 knows exactly when you begin your workout. This is one device that allows you to keep calm and work toward your fitness goals. You can purchase a Mi Band 2 at ₹1,599 from Amazon.

Progress tracking is important during workouts; you do not want to take the wrong steps just to realise your mistakes after wasting weeks or even months. This body composition scale tracks weight, muscle mass, BMI, bone mass, body fat, water content, body score, basal metabolism, and visceral fat. Aspire to have perfect abs? We all want those! But did you know that abs only appear on the average body when your body fat is lower than 18 per cent? The Mi Body Composition Scale helps you monitor your progress; buy this from Amazon for just ₹1,999.

Rynox navigator tank bag is perfect for those long rides. This bag maintains its shape even when empty and holds up to 15 litres. The Rynox Navigator features a convenient GPS/Mobile phone transparent map pocket for those new roads. This includes a shoulder strap so that you can also use your bag as a sling bag and external side pockets to store wallets. The bag has compact and easy internal organised pockets to store headphones, chargers and essentials and includes a 100% waterproof, seamless rain cover. Rynox Navigator V3.0 Tank Bag is priced at ₹1,999.00 and is available from Amazon.

Ask 5 friends if they love going to a spa, and chances are 4 of them will jump with joy! Spas offer a perfect getaway from the everyday buzz and are popular among men and women. There are dozens of popular and credible spa and wellness centres in the country, with each offering a range of therapies and services from relaxing massages to therapeutic body treatments.

Amazon has curated spa gift cards for almost every spa chain there is. They offer gift vouchers starting at as low as ₹500 and ranging up to ₹10,000. A budget gift that lets your dear one unwind and feel pampered seems like a good idea, doesn't it?

Who doesn't love chocolates? But, hey, this isn't your regular box of milk chocolates but a handpicked hamper sure to be devoured by your loved ones. More so because it contains are a fine range of chocolates, stylishly packed in an elegant-looking box. Instead of the traditional mithai box, gift your loved ones this curated chocoholic hamper and be sure to earn extra brownie points. You can order this from Qtrove for ₹1,899.