Maruti plans to increase CNG vehicles by 50 per cent this year, Mr Bhargava said.New Delhi:Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C.
Bhargava said on Tuesday the company had not renewed the contracts of 3,000 temporary employees, as the automaker battled rising inventory amid a slowdown in demand.Safety norms and higher taxes have "added substantially" to the cost of cars, affecting their affordability, Mr Bhargava told shareholders at the company's annual general meeting.With India's auto sales declining for the ninth straight month in July, more automotive manufacturers are laying off workers and temporarily halting production to keep costs in check, Reuters reported on Saturday.The company is on track to meet the country's new emission norms, adding that the company will move towards manufacturing compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid cars.Maruti plans to increase CNG vehicles by 50 per cent this year, Mr Bhargava said.Get Breaking news, live coverage, and Latest News from India and around the world on TheIndianSubcontinent.com.
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