TVS Motor, HMSI sells zero units in domestic market in April

Since March 23, the company's plants have been closed in compliance with the government guidelines, TVS Motor Company said in a statement. The domestic sales last month stood at nil as all four production facilities suspended operations from March 22 till now following lockdown guidelines issued by the government, HMSI said in a statement.

New Delhi: TVS Motor Company on Saturday said it did not sell any unit in the domestic market last month as all its plants remained closed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Since March 23, the company's plants have been closed in compliance with the government guidelines, TVS Motor Company said in a statement.

During April, the company had zero sales in the domestic market, it added.

However, following resumption of operations at Chennai Port, 8,134 units of two-wheelers, and 1,506 three-wheelers were shipped utilising the stocks from March 2020 while ensuring utmost safety, the company said.

The two-wheeler major said it is gearing up to restart operations as per state guidelines and is undertaking strong measures to safeguard the health of its employees.

"We are optimistic about the potential demand for personal mobility once things normalise," it added.

HMSI reports zero domestic sales in April

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Saturday said it sold zero units in the domestic market last month as its production and sales network remained closed due to nationwide lockdown.

The company's domestic sales last month stood at nil as all four production facilities suspended operations from March 22 till now following lockdown guidelines issued by the government, HMSI said in a statement.

The two-wheeler major, however, exported 2,630 two-wheelers during the period, it added.

"Since suspending operations in this unprecedented crisis, Honda is taking strong measures for business continuity, safeguarding health & wellbeing of Staff, families & communities at large," HMSIDirector Sales & Marketing Yadvinder Singh Guleria said.

During lockdown the company continues skilling-up workforce and dealer staff with various e-learning modules, he added.

"Preparations are on to resume operations after receiving respective approvals from the government while re-aligning with supply-chain constraints and evolving market sentiments," Guleria said.

Bajaj Auto reports zero sales in domestic market

Bajaj Auto on Monday said it did not sell any two-wheelers or commercial vehicles in the domestic market in April.

The company, however, shipped 32,009 two-wheeler units to overseas markets last month, Bajai Auto said in a statement.

The company said it sold nil units of commercial vehicles in the domestic market but managed to export 5,869 units last month.

Bajaj Auto sold a total of 37,878 units last month, down 91 per cent from 4,23,315 units in April 2019.

(PTI Report)