With Diwali approaching, Indian companies are brightening the festive season for their employees by distributing gifts ranging from cash bonuses to sweets and dry fruits. Reliance Industries, headed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has joined in the celebration by gifting its employees a special Diwali package.
The gift box, a sophisticated white package labeled "Deepawali Greetings" and "Shubh Deepawali" in both English and Hindi, contains a cloth "potli" bag with three packets of dry fruits: cashews, almonds, and raisins.
A software developer from Reliance Jio Infocomm recently shared an unboxing video of the gift on Instagram, which quickly went viral with over 1.6 million views and 500 comments, showcasing the anticipation and excitement among employees.
Accompanying the box is a heartfelt card from the Ambani family. The note is signed by Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani, their children — Akash, Isha, and Anant — alongside their spouses, and even the Ambani grandchildren, making it a truly personal gesture.
Employee reactions to the gift have been diverse. While some users commented about receiving similar gifts in previous years, others shared that their employers offered different items, such as cash bonuses or kitchen appliances.
This festive tradition is consistent with Reliance's efforts to make celebrations memorable for its employees. Earlier this year, in July, the company also marked Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding with a special gift for employees. The red gift box, embellished with gold lettering, conveyed the Ambani family's blessings and best wishes, celebrating the event with the message: "With the divine grace of our devis and devtas, we celebrate the wedding of Anant and Radhika. With best wishes, Nita and Mukesh Ambani."
As companies across India continue to recognise and celebrate their employees' contributions through festive gifts, Reliance's thoughtful offerings underscore its dedication to creating a familial bond with its workforce.