NE BUSINESS BUREAU
BANGALORE, MARCH 15
Considering the recent developments on the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Toyota Kirloskar Motor had voluntarily decided to temporarily halt production at its plant in Bidadi, Karnataka on March 22, a company release said.
Because of the latest directions from the Government of Karnataka on March 23, TKM’s manufacturing unit in Bidadi will continue to be temporarily shut until further notice. Furthermore, TKM has also decided to expand ‘Work from Home’ for all its employees at its Corporate Office in Bidadi in addition to its Regional SBUs (Strategic Business Units) in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore.
These steps have been initiated keeping in mind the safety and well-being of our employees. During these difficult times, TKM will also work towards minimizing any inconvenience being caused to its valued customers. Further, we will continue to monitor the situation and take suitable decisions accordingly.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor makes decisions based on the safety and security of our employees, stakeholders and in consideration of those in Society currently dealing with COVID-19 outbreak. Under the guidance and support of the relevant national and local authorities, TKM has been taking immediate and comprehensive actions necessary to prevent any spread and is also taking adequate internal precautions based on our guidelines and standards of care, the release added.
