Hyundai India, one among India’s largest automakers, will restart its “preparatory operations” at its massive plant in Irungattukottai, 35 km away, on May 6. The move comes after the Tamil Nadu government allowed factories in SEZs and Industrial Estates outside the jurisdiction of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to resume operations with 50 per cent of staff.
“Welcoming the announcement by the Central and State Governments as a fillip to restarting the economic activity, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) plans to restart its preparatory operations within the Irungattukottai-based factory on May 6, 2020, while adhering to guidelines laid out by the govt authorities,” a press release from HMIL said here on Sunday.
It added that HMIL had made comprehensive detail-oriented plans for the complete safety and sanitation of all its facilities inside the plant, to make sure the wellness of its employees.
“HMIL confirms complete adherence to all or any the security guidelines began by the Central and State Governments, and native authorities,” the statement further read. HMIL stopped production at the massive plant in Irungattukottai on March 23, two days before the nationwide lockdown to contain COVID-19 spread kicked in. The factory produces car for domestic and international consumption – HMIL exports cars manufactured at the plant to many countries. HMIL is the first automobile major to announce restarting its operation.