India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has shut down all its operations including production in Gurugram and Manesar until further notice.
In a statement, the company explained that R&D Centre at Rohtak will also remain closed, adding that production closure comes in line with a notice issued by Amit Khatri, District Magistrate, Gurugram stating that all private, corporate establishments and factories are required to be completely shut down until March 31, 2020.
The company said that it has been taking all recommended precautions in its operations against the spread of COVID-19, which includes sanitization and hygiene, temperature checks, maximizing video-conferencing and minimizing contact, closing employee travel, health and distancing advisories to employees and following all government directions on the subject.
