Delhi company gifts employees iPhone 16s worth ₹70,000, leaves internet stunned: ‘Aapko kya mila?’

The video, shared on the company's official Instagram account, shows boxes of iPhone 16s, worth around ₹70,000 each, tied with ribbons and placed on employees' desks.

"No competition, Aapko kya mila (what did you get?)" a Delhi-based financial services firm wrote on social media, sharing a video showing iPhones placed on employees' desks as Diwali gifts. The video, which has gone viral, has amassed over 3 million views and left people in disbelief, with several doubting whether it was AI-generated.

The video, shared on the company's official Instagram account, shows boxes of iPhone 16s, worth around ₹70,000 each, tied with ribbons and placed on employees' desks. Later, some women employees can be seen holding the luxury phones and smiling for the cameras.

The gesture has drawn the attention of several social media users amid the festive season, as many companies usually give sweets, nuts, online shopping vouchers, etc.

People flooded the comments section, with several applauding the company's gesture and playfully asking whether there were any vacancies. Others asked whether the video was AI-generated.

iPhone 16 features

Solid performance with long-term reliability

The phone runs on Apple’s A18 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance across apps, games and emerging on-device AI features. Apple’s long software support cycle makes it a safe future-proof option for those planning to keep their phone for several years.

Improved camera hardware

The 48-megapixel main sensor, refreshed ultra-wide lens and dedicated Camera Control button collectively elevate the photography experience. Faster access to shooting tools and better low-light results help the iPhone 16 hold its own against newer rivals.

Another company gifts four Kia Sonet SUVs to employees

The incident comes days after a pharmaceutical company gifted four brand-new Kia Sonet SUVs to its top-performing employees. MK Bhatia, a social worker and founder of MITS Healthcare in Panchkula, handed over the keys to the cars to the employees. Images and videos of the gesture went viral on social media.

In the video, Bhatia arrives at the dealership in a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, where four SUVs stand covered in black cloth. The employees unveil their respective vehicles one by one as their colleagues cheer them on. The celebrations then continue with cake-cutting and dancing.

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According to a report by Cartoq, the initiative aims to recognise employees' strong performance. One of the employees said he had been with the company for five years before being selected for the reward.

MITS Healthcare launches lucky draw for employees

MITS Healthcare has also launched a lucky draw for employees who have completed at least 18 months with the company. Open to staff at all levels, from security guards to senior officials, the initiative aims to give more employees an opportunity to win a car.

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