Mumbai, July 28th, 2025: Pluxee India has launched a pioneering report that offers in-depth insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate gifting in India. The study maps emerging buying behaviors, decision-maker priorities, and the growing influence of personalized, digital, and hybrid gifting solutions across organizations.
The launch was marked by a high-impact webinar and panel discussion, featuring senior leadership from Pluxee’s global and India teams, along with distinguished voices from the corporate ecosystem.
The session opened with Sebastien Godet, Chief Revenue Growth Officer – Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia, Pluxee, who provided strategic context and outlined the business rationale behind commissioning the study. Viktoria Otero Del Val, Chief Strategy, Sales & Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Growth Officer – UK & US, Pluxee, officially unveiled the report, while highlighting the increasing relevance of insight-led gifting in strengthening stakeholder relationships.
Harish Sarma, Marketing & Product Director, Pluxee India, presented the key findings, spotlighting how gifting is moving from event-based gestures to long-term engagement strategies. The report points to a marked shift in expectations towards personalization, ease of fulfilment, digital-first formats, and a deeper connection to business outcomes.
The insights set the tone for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Anish Sarkar, Managing Director, Pluxee India, Philippines and Indonesia cluster. The panel featured:
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Sachhin Misshra, Cluster Head, Akumentis Healthcare Ltd.
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Sunil Naik, Vice President – HR, India and South Asia, DHL Global Forwarding
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Vikash Agarwal, Divisional CFO, Berger Paints India
The panelists explored how gifting is being used strategically to enhance employee experience, reinforce culture, and build enduring external relationships. The session also addressed practical considerations, ranging from budget effectiveness to ESG alignment and tracking impact. A live Q&A and rapid-fire round offered attendees tangible takeaways on the future of corporate gifting in India.