The Giving Tree

What The Giving Tree does

The Giving Tree is a Bangalore-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of handcrafted India-inspired souvenir gift hampers, operating since 2002 and selling under the sub-brand "Souvenirs of India." The company assembles themed physical gift sets—including "India in a Box" variants (Kitsch, Classic, Folk Art), "Karnataka in a Box" (Large, Medium), Filter Coffee Gift Sets, and a Souvenir Watercolour Gift Set—integrating regional art forms, spices, incense, tea, and figurines with zero-waste packaging and cultural storytelling. Its customer base spans corporates (employee gifting, client appreciation, conference giveaways, onboarding kits), event organizers and conference hosts, international delegations, hospitality and tourism operators, and a reseller/gifting-partner channel.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time unit sales of bulk corporate and event orders, with catalog unit pricing ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹6,555 per hamper and customization (branding, packaging, concept-to-delivery service) layered on top. The go-to-market relies on direct inbound demand through the souvenirsofindia.com storefront and bulk-proposal inquiry forms, supplemented by a partner/reseller program and last-mile delivery to event sites. The company claims 2,500+ global clients over its 25+ year history and a 4.5-star Google rating with zero negative reviews. Operations are run by a 1–10 person team; no external institutional funding has been disclosed beyond a 2016 Pitch@Palace appearance, and the entity is described as founder-led with co-founder Leena Munot referenced in contact materials.

The business operates as a micro-enterprise in a niche premium cultural-gifting segment, with differentiation anchored in long-accumulated India-themed content, customization depth, and a specialized international-delegation positioning rather than in technology, scale, or recurring SaaS-style revenue.

Name

The Giving Tree

Legal name

The Giving Tree

Website

https://thegivingtree.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Giving Tree is a Bangalore-based handcrafted souvenir gift manufacturer creating India-inspired themed hampers and customized corporate gifting for corporates, event organizers, international delegations, and hospitality clients, with 25+ years of operation and 2,500+ claimed global clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Handcrafted Souvenir Gifting

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Client Gifting Programs (HSACANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gift Basket & Curated Hamper Assembly (HSACANAD), Gift Packaging Design & Branded Packaging (HSACANAH), Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA), Party Favors, Gifts & Custom Merchandise (HSACACAM)

Keywords

• Handcrafted corporate gifts
• Souvenir gift hampers
• Cultural gift manufacturing
• India-inspired keepsakes
• Corporate gifting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Bulk Corporate Orders: One-time product sales of handcrafted India-inspired souvenir gifts sold in bulk to corporates, events, and international delegations. Customization and branding services included. Delivery timelines of 2-4 weeks after approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Giving Tree designs and manufactures handcrafted India-inspired souvenir gift hampers for corporates, events, conferences, and international delegations. Its portfolio includes themed boxes (India in a Box – Kitsch, Classic, Folk Art; Karnataka in a Box – Large and Medium), the Souvenir Watercolour Gift Set, and Filter Coffee Gift Sets. The company also delivers end-to-end customized corporate gifting services from concept and design through branding and packaging, all featuring zero-waste packaging and cultural storytelling.

Product overview

The Giving Tree operates as a handcrafted souvenir gift manufacturer offering India-inspired products under the 'India in a Box' and 'Karnataka in a Box' sub-brands. The product portfolio consists of themed gift hampers (Kitsch, Classic, Folk Art variants), the Souvenir Watercolour Gift Set, Filter Coffee Gift Sets, and regional souvenir collections. The company also provides corporate gifting services with end-to-end customization for events, conferences, exhibitions, and international delegations. All products feature zero-waste packaging and emphasize storytelling around India's heritage, art forms, and cultural traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• India in a Box – Kitsch – Large

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Archies Limited: Iconic Indian greeting card and gifting company with retail and online channels spanning gifts, soft toys, and stationery. Comparable as a traditional Indian gifting brand, though broader and more retail/consumer oriented than The Giving Tree's B2B custom model.
• Ferns N Petals: India's largest gifting and floral retail platform offering flowers, gifts, and hampers for personal and corporate occasions. Directly comparable to The Giving Tree on corporate gifting and gift hampers, but at vastly broader scale and with a flowers-led catalog.
• MyFlowerTree: Large Indian online gifting platform combining flowers, cakes, plants, and personalized gifts for same-day and scheduled delivery. Comparable as an Indian gifting e-commerce competitor, but with a much faster delivery model and broader catalog than The Giving Tree.
• IGP (Indian Gifts Portal): Large online gifting marketplace in India covering cakes, flowers, personalized gifts, and corporate hampers. Comparable on the corporate gifting and hamper category, with stronger digital marketing, faster delivery, and a far larger SKU catalog than The Giving Tree.

Direct peers

• Corporate Gifting India: India-focused B2B corporate gifting company offering customized hampers, branded merchandise, and festive gifts for enterprises. Directly comparable to The Giving Tree's core corporate client use cases and customization-led model.
• Gift Hampers India: Indian online retailer specializing in festive, festival, and corporate gift hampers across India. Directly comparable to The Giving Tree on the gift hamper product format and Indian cultural gifting theme, with broader festival coverage and mass-market positioning.
• The Hamper Studio: Boutique Indian gifting brand specializing in curated luxury and corporate gift hampers. Directly comparable to The Giving Tree on curated hamper assembly, customization, and corporate positioning, though more design-led and urban-focused.
• Hamper Nation: India-based online retailer focused on curated gift hampers for corporate and personal occasions. Directly comparable to The Giving Tree on the curated corporate hamper product format, with overlap in customization and B2B gifting customers.
• Bespoke Gifting Co. India-based custom corporate gifting company creating bespoke hampers and branded merchandise for enterprises. Directly comparable on B2B custom gifting, branding, and end-to-end personalization similar to The Giving Tree's value proposition.

Emerging players

• Soukhouse (The Souk): Indian e-commerce brand curating artisanal, craft-led Indian gifts and home décor. Comparable to The Giving Tree on artisanal India-themed gifting and cultural storytelling, though more consumer/D2C than B2B-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/givingtreeIND

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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