United Spirits shuts down manufacturing operations in Indiaamid lockdown

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 26 2020 | 7:40 PM IST

Diageo-controlled liquor maker United Spirits on Thursday said it has shut down its manufacturing units amidst the coronavirus lockdown, declared the government.

According to the company, it is not possible to make an assessment of the financial impact of this currently.

"In compliance with the nationwide lockdown announced by the Honourable Prime Minister on March 24, 2020, all the offices and manufacturing units of the Company will remain closed," said USL in a regulatory filing.

It further said: This shutdown will stay in effect until April 14, 2020, subject to further directives issued by the respective government authorities and the company's assessment of the prevailing situation."

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First Published: Mar 26 2020 | 7:40 PM IST

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