ITC in talks with authorities over production of essential items

FMCG major ITC on Tuesday said it is in discussion with local authorities over production of essential items at its various plants, spread across the country.

ITC manufactures personal hygiene products like hand wash, soaps and sanitizers under Savlon brand,besides food items under brands such as Aashirvad, which are essential products.

"As various state governments issue notifications, we are in discussions with them to ensure that manufacture and distribution of essential products is streamlined," the Kolkata-headquartered company said in a statement.

The company further added, "A few select factories that manufacture essential products have been operational with bare minimum people."