Despite shortage of workforce, Maruti Suzuki commenced production from its second plant at Manesar. The new plant (Plant B) commenced partial production of vehicles, mainly in weld operations.

The output from weld shop of Plant B can be fed to the assembly line of Plant A. “In the current situation, when the company is working with less manpower, start of weld operations will help in ramping up production and overall volumes,” a company official said.

With weld operations in place now, and 680 trained man power available, Maruti Suzuki has produced 125 vehicles on Friday compared to 100 vehicles produced the previous day.

Following the unrest, the company has recruited 300 workers as an alternate labour arrangement. Engineers and frontline managers are manning important functions including quality, vehicle inspection and testing of cars, the official said.

Protest: Production had come to a halt on Monday after the company suspended and dismissed 21 employees on charges of sabotaging and alleged quality issues. It enforced a 'good conduct bond' on the workers as a condition to enter factory.

Close to 2,000 casual and permanent workers are camping outside the company premises, refusing to budge from their stand.

“Around 1,500-2,000 more night shift workers will join us. We are a determined lot and will not give in to the company’s dictates,” a protesting worker told Business Line.

Shares of car-maker Maruti Suzuki India today closed at Rs 1,081.05, down 1.03 per cent from its previous close on the BSE.

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