Most companies treat Diwali day as the deadline for corporate gifts. Itβs the wrong target. Dhanteras, on November 6, is when offices thin out, people start travelling, and courier networks are at their busiest. A hamper that arrives after that point risks sitting unopened or landing as a belated greeting. This piece shows how to work backwards from November 6, decide between office and home delivery, and plan a realistic dispatch window so your Diwali gifts arrive while the festival is still being planned.