Resumption of operations still a challenge for auto sector: Ashok Leyland MD

Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Thursday said resumption of operations remains a challenge for the automobile industry despite the government's permission to do so in a phased manner in select geographies.

There is a need for the industry to collaborate with local agencies to ensure uninterrupted supply chain for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to commence production and help boost the economic revival of the nation, Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Vipin Sondhi said.

"While the government has given the auto sector the permission to resume operations in a phased manner in certain geographies, with certain norms and conditions, it still remains a challenge for the industry to resume operations," he said.

Stating that auto OEM's are dependent on the ancillary sector, Sondhi said, "A smooth flow of the complete supply-chain is vital for production of vehicles."