{
  "id": 18900127,
  "title": "Surat businessman gives each employee over Rs 1 lakh as Diwali bonus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/surat-businessman-gives-each-employee-over-rs-1-lakh-as-diwali-bonus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T08:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/surat-businessman-gives-each-employee-over-rs-1-lakh-as-diwali-bonus-10955494/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Surat clothing businessman named Ramswaroop Munde recently made headlines for his generous Diwali bonus of over Rs 1 lakh to each of his 20 employees, as reported by Jagran. Munde, whose business is located in the Varachha area of Surat, decided to reward his workers for their dedication and contribution to his company. Rather than giving cash in traditional envelopes, he placed bundles of fresh currency notes on silver-colored puja platters adorned for the occasion, featuring denominations of Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 200, and Rs 500.\n\nMunde explained that his gesture went beyond simply sharing money during the festive season. He considers his employees integral to his business, recognizing that their hard work and loyalty have significantly contributed to the company's growth. \"They are like family members,\" he said. The news of his generous act quickly spread on social media, garnering widespread praise from netizens. Instagram users commended Munde for his great work, understanding of the employees' struggles, and the positive impact he has on people's lives. The businessman's decision to provide such a substantial bonus also stemmed from his personal experiences growing up in poverty, enabling him to empathize with the financial challenges faced by families.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ramswaroop Munde, Surat businessman, gives each of his 20 employees over Rs 1 lakh Diwali bonus",
    "Munde rewards employees with cash bundles on silver puja platters, no traditional envelopes",
    "Businessman's act praised on social media, stems from personal experience of poverty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Surat Businessman Gives Rs 1 Lakh Cash Bonus To Every Employee For Diwali, Video Viral",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/surat-businessman-gives-rs-1-lakh-cash-bonus-to-every-employee-for",
        "published": "2026-11-08T04:30:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}