Hero MotoCorp has extended the shutdown of its plants across India till May 16 in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. The shutdown also includes the Global Parts Center (GPC) in Neemrana and R&D facility - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur.
Last month, the company had temporary stopped operations at all its six manufacturing units located at Dharuhera and Gurugram, Haryana; Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh; Haridwar in Uttarakhand; Neemrana in Rajasthan, and Halol in Gujarat with a total yearly production capacity of 90 lakh units.
Hero MotoCorp is the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters.