# Martin Groups chairman gives Rs 15 crore to 50 long-serving staff 2026-08-07T15:43:18+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Santiago Martin, chairman of Martin Groups, marked 50 years in business by giving Rs 15 crore to 50 employees who have served for over 25 years. Each received Rs 30 lakh at a ceremony in Coimbatore on 25 July. The event was attended by local dignitaries including former Sri Lankan chief minister Senthil Thondaman and MLA Jose Charles Martin, the chairman's son. The Hans India report frames the gifts as an act of corporate benevolence and loyal family-like ties. No other outlet is cited to corroborate the figures or the employee count. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: Coimbatore, corporate gifts, employee rewards, golden jubilee, Martin Groups, Santiago Martin Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/martin-groups-chairman-gives-rs-15-crore-to-50-long-serving-staff/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/martin-groups-chairman-gives-rs-15-crore-to-50-long-serving-staff/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.