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. 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 cars were collectively valued at Rs 1 crore.Two other employees, Mithun and Santhosh, received Ather Rizta electric scooters valued at approximately Rs 2 lakh each.The gifts were presented during Agrileaf Utsava-2026, the company’s Deepavali celebration held at its factory premises in Nidle, recently. The event, themed ‘Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Achievers’, was attended by around 1,500 people, including employees, their families, guests and well-wishers.Several other employees were also felicitated with valuable gifts for their hard work, loyalty and contribution to the organisation.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. The event featured cultural performances by Team Nandagokula of Arehole Prathisthana, Mangaluru. The performances, followed by a fireworks display and dinner, brought the celebrations to a close.Based in Nidle, Agrileaf Exports manufactures eco-friendly and compostable tableware from naturally fallen areca palm sheaths. The company said its farmer network has created alternative income opportunities for around 10,000 farmer families. It also provides employment to rural communities, with women forming a significant part of its workforce. 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.
