Maruti suspends operations at Gurgaon, Manesar plants

“Operations have been suspended at both the Gurgaon and Manesar plants from second shift onwards today (Saturday) after supplies were hit by the agitation,” a Maruti Suzuki India spokesperson said. Asked when operations could resume, the spokesperson said: “We don’t know when we will restart. It will depend on the overall situation and resumption of component supplies.”

The two plants put together roll out some 5,000 units of vehicles a day. Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, however, said its plant in Manesar is functioning as usual and has not been hit by the agitation so far. The plant has a capacity to roll out 16 lakh units annually. 

Later in a statement, Maruti Suzuki India said owing to the agitation in Rohtak and nearby areas, supplies of certain components have been disrupted. “The company is making efforts to arrange the components from other sources. Once the supply of components is restored, normal operations will resume,” it added.