Natural Sugar announces 25% Diwali bonus and 10% pay rise as its 25th crushing season begins

Dharashiv: Natural Sugar and Allied Industries Ltd at Ranjani in Kalamb taluka has announced a 25 per cent bonus for the coming Diwali and a 10 per cent pay rise for its employees. Founder chairman B. B. Thombare made the announcement at an event on Friday, October 9, marking the start of the factory's 25th crushing season.

In line with the recommendation of the state government's tripartite committee, all eligible employees will get the 10 per cent raise from October 1, 2026. Thombare said the factory had always given priority to the interests of both farmers and employees and was keeping up its tradition of paying the highest bonus in the sugar industry.

The decision was welcomed by workers and in the area, and the workers' union felicitated Thombare to thank him for the raise and the bonus, saying employees would now be able to celebrate Diwali happily.

Source: Esakal