Housewarming gift ideas for a colleague under ₹1,000

• Money plant in a pot

  Before you buy: Live plants travel by courier; check the plant height and what happens if it arrives damaged. Money plants manage with indirect light and moderate watering, so they suit homes and offices.

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• Electric kettle

  Before you buy: Check for automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. A larger kettle suits a family; a compact one is easier to carry when travelling.

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• Brass Lakshmi Ganesh idol

  Before you buy: Check the height and weight, and whether it is solid brass or brass-finished. Choose a religious gift only when you know it will be welcome.

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• Copper water bottle

  Before you buy: Check that it is described as pure copper rather than copper-coated or copper-finish. Copper bottles are meant for plain water and need regular cleaning; check the care instructions.

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