Lohia Auto suspends production at Kashipur plant till March 31

The manufacturer of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers have asked its employees to work from home during this time.
Photo of electric two-wheeler Omastar by Lohia Auto
Photo of electric two-wheeler Omastar by Lohia Auto

Lohia Auto Industries on Monday said it has shut down operations and suspended vehicle production at it Kashipur facility in Uttarakhand till March 31 as part of measures to prevent spread of coronavirus outbreak.

The company, which manufactures electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, said it has asked all of its employees to work from home through the end of March.

"We have shut down our operations and suspended vehicle production at our Kashipur facility with effect from March 23, 2020 to March 31, 2020, as a measure to stop the spread of coronavirus and keeping the safety of employees as the top priority," Lohia Auto Industries CEO Ayush Lohia said in a statement.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Lohia Oma Star (HT Auto photo)
Range Icon60 Km
₹41,444
Compare
Lohia Oma Star Li (HT Auto photo)
Range Icon60 km/charge
₹51,750
Compare
Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon64.8 kWh Range Icon418 Km
₹ 25 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Hyundai Kona Electric (HT Auto photo)
BatteryCapacity Icon39.2 kWh Range Icon452 km
₹ 23.79 - 23.98 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Odysse Electric Odysse Electric Hawk (HT Auto photo)
BatteryCapacity Icon2.96 kWh Range Icon170 Km
₹ 73,999 - 98,500
Compare
View Offers
Compare

He further said the company will await further notifications from the government to resume operations at the plant.

Lohia also said, "We have asked all our employees to work from home through the end of March. "

Stating that the situation is dynamic, he said, "We are prepared to adjust quickly based on the daily analysis of the current environment."

Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape.

First Published Date: 24 Mar 2020, 10:27 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Check Latest Offers

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Select a dealer

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.