Auto sector woes may intensify under stringent lockdown in Tamil Nadu

Companies start booking accommodation in hotels, college hostels and wedding halls near the factory for their workers and vendors, in order to keep the show going

The impact on auto manufacturing and other factories in and around Chennai is likely to intensify once the 12-day lockdown anounced by the Tamil Nadu government comes into effect on Friday. Companies are booking rooms in hotels and college hostels near their factories to ensure production isn't impacted completely.

State Chief Minister K Palaniswami had, on Monday, announced full lockdown from June 19 to June 30, covering Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu. There would, however, be some relaxation made for essential/emergency services.

While private offices will remain closed in these districts, as far as manufacturing is concerned the Government has asked companies