Received Diwali bonus or cash from your employer? Know ₹15,000 exemption limit and when income tax applies | Explained

Published 10 Nov 2026, 08:39 IST

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Surat and Jaipur businessmen surprise employees with Rs 1 lakh Diwali bonus and iPhones, as videos of their festive gestures go viral on social media

— The Federal
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With Diwali celebrations over, salaried employees should understand how employers' festive gifts, vouchers and cash bonuses are taxed. The rules prescribe different tax treatments for these benefits, which can affect employees' taxable income and overall tax liability.

— Livemint

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With Diwali celebrations over, salaried employees should understand how employers' festive gifts, vouchers and cash bonuses are taxed. The rules prescribe different tax treatments for these benefits, which can affect employees' taxable income and overall tax liability.

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Left / Center-Left 2 (40%)

Center 2 (40%)

Center-Right / Right 1 (20%)

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 13:19 IST

From Rs 1 lakh bonus to iPhones: How some employers are celebrating Diwali with staff

Surat and Jaipur businessmen surprise employees with Rs 1 lakh Diwali bonus and iPhones, as videos of their festive gestures go viral on social media

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8 hours later
The Morung Express Center 08 Nov 2026, 21:30 IST

Loktantrik Janata Dal extends Diwali greetings

New Delhi, November 8 (MExN): The Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) has extended Diwali greetings and best wishes to the people of India, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and peace.In a press release, Javed Raza, National President of the party, along with its office-bearers, conveyed warm…

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19 hours later
The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 09 Nov 2026, 16:49 IST

How Gandhiji wanted independent India to mark its first Diwali

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12 hours later
The Hans India Center 10 Nov 2026, 05:45 IST

Sridhar Babu celebrates Diwali at Indiramma beneficiary’s house

Joins a beneficiary’s family for a meal prepared with the fine rice supplied by the government Says the people’s government is firmly committed to the welfare of the poor

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2 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article 10 Nov 2026, 08:39 IST

Received Diwali bonus or cash from your employer? Know ₹15,000 exemption limit and when income tax applies | Explained

With Diwali celebrations over, salaried employees should understand how employers' festive gifts, vouchers and cash bonuses are taxed. The rules prescribe different tax treatments for these benefits, which can affect employees' taxable income and overall tax liability.

Read at Livemint ↗