Auto manufacturers have sought clarity from the Maharashtra government over the latest set of restrictions in the state announced earlier this week. Auto companies have told the government that the restrictions have created uncertainty for the industry.
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Mercedes Benz has said that its plant is partially operational and that it will make a decision on its production schedule shortly. Skoda Volkswagen’s Pune facility is partially operational to fulfil export obligations, and the carmaker has requested the government to allow minimum manpower for export manufacturing.
Tata Motors is running operations at its Pune plant in strict compliance with the guidelines mentioned in the ‘Break the Chain’ order of the Maharashtra government. A limited number of employees are attending duties adhering to all safety protocols, distancing norms and hygiene standards.
"We continue to remain vigilant about the safety and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to mandated testing, screening at plant gates is robust and if a symptomatic case is identified, we ensure that the employee is isolated and provided with all support for quarantine and contact tracing thereafter," a Tata Motors spokesperson said.
"Our medical teams have also begun vaccination drives in our plants by collaborating with local health authorities, for our eligible employees of age 45 years and above."
Tata Motors, M&M and VECV too have sought clarifications from the government.
All auto manufacturers are conducting a supply chain review as several suppliers are based in Maharashtra. Component makers in Maharashtra have sought clarity on supplying orders to auto companies in other states.
