Mangaluru: Deepavali celebrations at Agrileaf Exports Pvt Ltd in Nidle, Belthangady, turned into a major recognition event, with five employees receiving Tata Nexon EV cars valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh each. The cars were collectively valued at Rs 1 crore. Five employees, Shyamnandan Hillemane, Vignesh P, Chethan NS, Jagannath P and Shreenath Abhyankar, were presented with the cars in recognition of their dedication and contribution to the company’s growth.
The company said its farmer network has created alternative income opportunities for around 10,000 farmer families. Its products are exported to more than 20 countries, according to the company.
Agrileaf said the annual celebration was intended not only to mark Deepavali but also to recognise the employees whose collective efforts have contributed to the company’s growth. The celebration was attended by Kannada television presenter Anushree, director and actor JP Thuminad, entrepreneur Shashidhar Shetty Baroda and Sudarshan Bhat Bedradi of Bhat ’n’ Bhat. Based in Nidle, Agrileaf Exports manufactures eco-friendly and compostable tableware from naturally fallen areca palm sheaths. It also provides employment to rural communities, with women forming a significant part of its workforce.