Diwali bonuses usually mean a little extra money in the bank, perhaps a box of sweets or a festive hamper. But for the employees of a Surat textile firm, the celebrations came with a much bigger surprise.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, textile businessman Ramswaroop Mund in Surat can be seen gifting each of his employees a cash bonus of Rs 1 lakh ahead of Diwali.
The video shows Mund distributing bundles of cash in denominations of Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500, arranged on ceremonial silver platters. Visibly moved by the gesture, some employees are seen touching his feet and seeking his blessings as they receive the money.
According to the caption accompanying the video, Mund, who originally hails from Rajasthan, also gave his employees special gifts. Explaining his gesture, the caption says his philosophy is simple: “Why should Diwali celebrations be limited to his own home?” It adds that he wanted the families of those working alongside him to celebrate the festival with equal happiness.
The gesture has struck a chord not just with his employees but also with social media users. Reacting to the video on X, one user wrote, “The ‘why should Diwali be limited to my home’ part got me.”
Another user took a more humorous approach, asking, “What are the qualifications for becoming an employee of the institution?”
Interestingly, the X user who shared Mund’s Diwali bonus video also posted another video showing a different employer extending a similar festive gesture to his employees.
Ankush Kumar of Jaipur’s Shree Mobile Store is seen celebrating Diwali with his employees by gifting them Apple iPhone 17 devices along with cash. At least 20 iPhones can be seen arranged on a table in the video.
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The caption accompanying the Jaipur video says Kumar wanted to make the people behind his business feel valued. “The real strength of any business isn’t just its sales, profits or growth. It’s the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes,” it reads.
It further describes the gesture as a way of celebrating the team’s contribution, adding that a business owner recognising the efforts of employees is what “true leadership” looks like.