Renault Nissan India Halts Operations At Its Chennai Plant

Renault Nissan India has temporarily suspended production at its Alliance manufacturing facility, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. (RNAIPL) in Chennai.

Both the Brands have been monitoring the situation over the last several weeks and have implemented multiple preventive measures across all its offices, dealerships, and manufacturing facility, also taken steps to increase awareness at an individual level. The Brands have also shared regular advisories with their dealer network and advised them to comply with the notices/ guidelines issued by the respective local authorities, state and central governments and regulatory bodies, said the company.

“The health, safety and well-being of all Renault employees, dealers and other partners, their families and community at large is of utmost priority. In view of the escalating COVID-19 situation and to help prevent spread of the virus, production has been temporarily suspended at our Alliance Plant. We will await further notifications from the state government to resume operations,” said Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations.

"All employees in our Corporate and Regional offices including Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune will continue to work from home,” added Mr. Mamillapalle.

Additionally, Renault India will continue its 24X7 roadside assistance to ensure support for its customers in case of any emergency.