Forgot Rakhi is tomorrow? Last-minute gifts for your sister you can order in 10 minutes from Zepto, Blinkit and more

Time of India

a day ago

Let us guess. You were out here scrolling memes, binge-watching re-runs, and suddenly your mum screeches, 'Get her something!' Cue instant sibling guilt. But relax, you do not need to sprint to the mall in sweaty panic.
Oh no, you forgot the Rakhi gift again?!
Enter: Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and their superhero 10-minute deliveries. You might be last-minute, but you can still be iconic. And the gift options that they have there, might just become your go to for all the gifting sessions.
Budget gifting like a pro
Let us be real, Rakhi is more about the emotion than the expense (and the potential blackmail later). If you are on a budget but still want to impress your sister, here are some solid picks under ₹500 that you can get at your doorstep faster than she can send a passive-aggressive "did you forget?" text:
Face sheet mask combos - Because 'I have enough sheet masks' says no girl ever. And it will give a quick glow and who doesn't want that?
Mini dessert boxes – Brownies, cheesecakes, or fancy cookies? Instant peace offering.
Scented candles – Because her vibe is 'main character energy'. And after she had a hectic week prep going on for Rakhi, just to unwind she finally needs her me time.
Cute stationery sets – If your sister is the artsy, journal-hoarder type. Then you know how much it will make her happy.
Hair accessories kits – Claw clips, scrunchies, and those Instagram trending pastel ones. You know every girl these days is just obsessed with these claw clips, so what are you waiting for just go and make her Pinterest-y dream come true.
Feeling a bit extra?
You want to go a little over-the-top without going broke. Fair enough. Here's what you can sneak in while pretending you totally planned this:
Korean skincare hampers - Blinkit now stocks brands like Laneige and Cosrx, yes bestie. Gift her these once and she will boast about you in front of her friends the whole year.
Luxury chocolate boxes – Lindt, Ferrero, even Moët-infused ones if you want to flex. This doesn't only make her happy, but she will instantly feel emotional thinking how fast you guys are growing up by remembering how you went from KitKat to Lidnt real quick.
Mini perfume sets – Smell good, feel good, look rich. No girl ever says no to smelling good, and if you know her vibe, get her the miniatures, oh and also when she finally realizes which one she likes the best, after some time just get her the big one.
Coffee or Matcha kits – For the caffeine-fueled drama queen in her, coffee kits, or oh, even for the Matcha girlies, order the kits, and they won't only have a new hobby, but also cute and aesthetic Instagram stories every morning.
Add that emotional garnish
Whatever you send, do not skip the drama. Add a note. Record a cheesy voice message. Spam her with childhood photos. Trust us, emotional blackmail via nostalgia hits harder than any Cadbury box. Even if she fake-rolls her eyes, she will screenshot it for Instagram stories.
So yes, you forgot. Again. But this time, you saved it like a boss. With Zepto, Blinkit and co, you turned panic into Pinterest. Whether she is a skincare snob, snack queen, or aesthetic freak, these last-minute gifts will seal your sibling status as 'best bhai' or 'least useless brother'. For now.