Friendship Day gift ideas for your best friends, from fridge magnets to retro camera, more

Over the years, the meaning of Friendship Day has evolved from tying simple threads to sharing meaningful tokens. The urban youth today is veering towards personalised, practical gifting. The idea is no longer to impress, but to express. With busy lives and tighter budgets, thoughtful gifting has taken centrestage, and with it, a return to meaningful simplicity.

This friendship day, let your gestures speak louder than words. You can choose from an indoor plant, to OTT subscription, or a thoughtful message on a chocolate wrapper. Remember that it’s the meaning behind the gift that leaves a lasting impression. Here are a few ideas that can help you celebrate, love, laughter, and friendship.

7 heartfelt yet pocket-friendly gifts for Friendship Day:

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• Fridge magnet photo frame

Pick a memory that still makes you giggle and put it in a small magnetic frame. It’ll live on their fridge, greeting them with a smile every day.

• Small retro camera

Mini instant cameras are back in vogue. Perfect for those who love the charm of a tangible photograph and want to capture everyday moments, one click at a time.

• A bar of chocolate

Whether it's rich dark chocolate or a nostalgic milk bar from your school days, it’s hard to go wrong. Tie it with a ribbon and a note, sweet, literally and otherwise.

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• A gift card

Give them the freedom to choose, whether it’s coffee, books, or skincare. A gift card is hassled free and useful

• OTT subscription recharge

Netflix, Prime, or even a curated documentary app, this is the modern equivalent of giving someone the remote and letting them pick the film. A gift of choice and comfort.

• A desk plant or succulent

For friends who work long hours or love a bit of green, a small indoor plant adds both cheer and calm. Low-maintenance options like jade plant or aloe vera are ideal.

• A signature scent

Pick a perfume that reminds them of you, floral, citrusy, or musky. Add a small handwritten card telling them why. Scent and sentiment, wrapped together.