In a grand gesture, the owner of a retail chain in Kerala has given a new Mercedes Benz SUV worth Rs 45 lakh to an employee as a gift for his loyalty and hard work.

AK Shaji, who owns myG, a retailer of consumer electronics and home appliances said he has given the Mercedes as a gift to his staffer CR Anish as he has been "a pillar of support" for him for over 22 years.

In an Instagram video, Shaji said, "Ani has been with me for the last 22 years even before I started myG. He is a strong pillar and a mainstay for me. He has never disappointed me. His brotherly affection and immense focus and dedication towards work supported me a lot. I consider Anish as a partner and not an employee."

Two years ago also he had gifted cars to six of his employees and is reported to have rewarded his staffers with tickets to foreign trips as well.