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India became a country that chose the blockade amid the Corona virus pandemic. As a result, the auto industry has a huge impact on this country of 1.3 billion people.
According to the report by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the first time in the history of domestic vehicle sales in India reached the lowest point, also known as zero.
The auto industry loses around USD 306 million per day or equivalent to Rp 4.4 billion from automakers like Honda, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, MG Motor and Toyota Kirloskar.
India has seen a drastic decrease in demand since March 2020. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s market leader, sold only 76,240 units, in March 2020, 47.4 percent less than in the previous period, able to record 145,031 units.
Honda Cars India vice president of marketing and sales Rajesh Goel said that when the shutdown was loosened, the auto industry did not immediately recover, including one related to manufacturing processes.
Like the related links, in the Pune, Pimpri and Chinchwad regions they are in the red zone that there is no room for maneuver.
“This will be difficult. Building a car is a very complex process and involves thousands of parts. If even one part is not available, then the car cannot be manufactured,” said Rajesh Goel.
While the blockade itself runs until May 17, 2020, it is putting increasing pressure on the already difficult situation for automakers.
“The COVID crisis exacerbates the pressure already prevailing in the auto industry, but the challenge this time is multidimensional. The blockade is absolutely necessary and the government is taking timely measures to guarantee human safety and well-being.”
“But the inevitable side of the effects of these drugs is a serious adverse impact on economic activity,” said Naveen Soni, senior vice president of sales and services for Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
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