Bidadi impasse enters Day 16: Toyota rolling out less than 100 units a day

Main production unit at Bidadi running with skeletal staff, producing less than 100 units a day from 450-500 units normally

The stalemate between the workmen and management of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) entered Day 16, showing no signs of let-up.

While the agitating workmen blamed workload, the company said it was the recalcitrant worker’s suspension which was the trigger.  The spokesperson for the company said a dialogue was feasible, albeit in a "conducive environment". TKM’s main production unit at Bidadi near Bengaluru has been operating with skeleton staff, rolling out less than 100 units a day, compared to the customary 450-500 units a day.

TKM maintained it was able to fulfil market demand with the available stock, both at the factory as