Coronavirus Lockdown News

Honda India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of all Honda group companies in India, has pledged Rs. 6.5 crore and to work with state governments.

Hero MotoCorp had originally announced the shutdown from April 22 to May 1, which was later extended to May 9. However, with the Covid cases still on the rise, the shutdown has been extended till May 16, 2021.

Given the overwhelming response in the past 48 hours, Mahindra Logistics has rolled out the 'Oxygen on Wheels' free service initiative in Delhi. The company also plans to scale up operations in the national capital in the coming days.

The GPS tracking devices will ensure the proper monitoring and protection of these tankers, besides ensuring there is no diversion or delay, MoRTH said in a tweet.

Here's how auto manufacturers, dealers and even accessory makers are contributing towards fighting the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

Apart from donating face masks and PPE kits, the Ford Fund will be donating $200,000 to support organisations providing essential COVID-19 relief in India and Brazil.

Hero MotoCorp has stepped up its COVID-19 relief efforts as the second wave of the pandemic continues to wreak havoc.

Maruti Suzuki India will shut both its Gurugram and Manesar plants, in Haryana, from May 1 to May 9, 2021, and Suzuki Motor Gujarat, the wholly-owned plant of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has also taken the same decision for its factory.