Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) on April 15 informed Maruti Suzuki that pursuant to the latest government directive on the COVID-19 situation, it will extend its suspension of production, until further notice.
In a press statement, SMG indicated that a return to manufacturing will depend entirely on the government directives on the nationwide lockdown.
SMG manufactures cars on a contract basis for Maruti Suzuki.
Maruti Suzuki vehicle production fell by 32pc to 92,540 units in March 2020, from the prior month. This production figure also includes output from Suzuki Motor Gujarat.