Some gifts are meant to be shared. Others quietly come with an understanding that you’ll be taking the first bite.

This Raksha Bandhan, the traditional mithai box gets a gourmet update, with Mumbai’s bakeries, chocolatiers, sweet shops and food brands putting their own spin on the ritual of gifting. Think handcrafted confections, nostalgic Indian sweets, playful sibling-inspired creations and indulgent hampers that make their way from one sibling to another. 

Whether you’re looking for something classic, contemporary or a little unexpected, these are the gourmet gifts to know about this Raksha Bandhan.

Handcrafted Confections — Bombay Baking Company

A collection of handcrafted sweet treats made for adding a little indulgence to the Rakhi exchange.

Available at: Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Till: 28 August

The Rakhi Exchange — FoodStories

A festive gifting edit that brings together delicious treats and the spirit of the sibling exchange.

Available at: FoodStories, Bandra & Lokhandwala, and foodstories.shop

The Sibling Tax — Janu by Blondie

A playful Rakhi offering made for the sibling who has always believed that sharing is, in fact, compulsory.

Available at: Janu by Blondie, Juhu

Rakhi Hamper — Bombay Sweet Shop × indē wild

A limited-edition collaboration bringing together Bombay Sweet Shop’s mithai with indē wild’s hair care favourite for a gift that goes beyond the usual sweet box.

Available at: All Bombay Sweet Shop outlets, Swiggy & Zomato

Nostalgia-Inspired Mithai Box — Comorin

A contemporary take on familiar Indian sweets, bringing a little nostalgia to the Rakhi table.

Available at: Comorin, Lower Parel

Rakhi Gift Box — Meethi Elaichi

A thoughtfully put-together box of Indian sweets for a classic Rakhi gesture with a modern touch.

Available at: meethielaichi.com

The Rakhi Edit — Entisi Chocolatier

Handcrafted chocolates made for gifting to the sibling with a serious sweet tooth.

Available at: entisi.com

Rakhi Mini Tarts — Toujours

Petite, indulgent tarts that make for a sweet addition to the Rakhi celebrations — and an easy one to share.

Available at: toujours.co.in

The Rakhi Edit — Meetha by Radisson

A festive selection of Indian sweets designed to bring a touch of sweetness to the sibling ritual.

Available at: meethamumbai.com, Swiggy & Zomato

Rakhi Hamper — Aajuni
A thoughtfully curated Rakhi hamper for a sibling who deserves a little more than the usual sweet box.

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Mithai Box — Genda Phool
A classic mithai box for keeping the Rakhi ritual rooted in the sweets everyone knows and loves.
Available on: Swiggy & Zomato

Hamper Box — Pista Barfi
For the sibling who simply can’t choose just one sweet, this hamper brings together an assortment made for having a little bit of everything.
Available at: pistabarfi.com

Double Trouble Rakhi Hamper — The Laddo Wala
Because one sweet is never enough for siblings who like their Rakhi celebrations with a little extra indulgence.
Available at: theladdoowala.com

Mithai Box — Nihira
For the not-so-basic sibling, Nihira’s mithai box goes beyond the expected with unique flavours and contemporary takes on Indian sweets.
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Rakhi Specials — Deliciae by Bunty Mahajan
Desserts and chocolates for the sibling who likes their gifting a little more indulgent — and their sweet tooth well taken care of.
Pre-order from outlets or order on Swiggy & Zomato