Reliance Industries Celebrates Diwali 2024 With Thoughtful Gifts For Employees

As the festive season of Diwali approaches, companies across India are showing their appreciation to employees through gifts, bonuses, and celebratory gestures.

This year, Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, continued its tradition of gifting, presenting a thoughtful Diwali gift to its employees that has now gone viral online.

A Thoughtful Diwali Gift: Cashews, Almonds, and Raisins

A video shared by a Reliance Jio employee on social media has gained widespread attention, showing the unboxing of a Diwali gift from the Ambani family. The package, which comes in a pristine white box, includes a variety of dry fruits, neatly packaged in a small cloth bag, or "potli." Inside the bag, employees received three separate packets containing cashew nuts, almonds, and raisins.

The box also featured "Deepawali Greetings" and "Shubh Deepawali" written in both English and Hindi, adding to the festive spirit. The gift was accompanied by a heartfelt note from Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani, and their children—Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani—and their respective spouses. The note also mentioned the Ambani family's four grandchildren, who were part of the family's well wishes for Diwali.

A Tradition of Gifting at Reliance

This is not the first time that Reliance employees have been showered with festive treats. According to reports, similar Diwali gifts were given to employees in previous years, continuing a long-standing tradition of thoughtful gifting by the Ambani family. In 2023, the employees received a similar box, which was pink in color, but the contents—dry fruits like cashews, almonds, and raisins—were identical, highlighting the company's commitment to maintaining the essence of the festival through simple yet meaningful gifts.

Viral Reaction to the Gift

The viral video, which has amassed over 1.6 million views, sparked a flurry of reactions online. In the video, the employee expressed her excitement by showcasing the Diwali gift from her employer, captioning it as, "Diwali gift from Jio company." The clip quickly gained popularity, with over 500 comments from viewers sharing their own Diwali gift experiences.

Many users praised the thoughtful nature of the gift, while others took the opportunity to compare the gifts they received from their own employers. One user mentioned that they had received an air fryer as a Diwali gift, while another proudly stated that their company had given them a cash bonus this year.

More Gifts from the Ambanis

Reliance employees aren't strangers to receiving gifts from the Ambani family. Earlier this year in July, ahead of the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Reliance employees were also given a special gift box to commemorate the occasion. The wedding gift encased in a red box with gold lettering, read: "With the divine grace of our devis and devatas, we celebrate the wedding of Anant and Radhika. With best wishes, Nita and Mukesh Ambani."

The Ambanis' generosity has been consistently demonstrated, not just through their corporate successes, but through the personal gestures of goodwill they extend to those working under their leadership.

Conclusion

As Diwali 2024 approaches, the festive cheer is certainly in the air for Reliance employees, who are once again recipients of a thoughtful and simple gift that embodies the spirit of the festival. The viral video showcasing the gift has only strengthened the Ambani family's reputation for their gracious gestures and attention to detail when it comes to making their employees feel valued, not only during the festive season but throughout the year.