New Delhi: American auto major Ford Motor Company will shut down two of its manufacturing plants in India which are located in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Sanand (Gujarat), according to multiple news agency reports.
This means that the company will stop selling vehicles such as the EcoSport, Figo and Aspire made from these plants.
Ford hasn’t made any formal announcements yet. Reuters quoted its sources as saying that Ford took the decision because it was not profitable to continue, while the process is expected to take about a year to complete. (Also Read: Online Sale Of Ola S1, S1 Pro Electric Scooter Postponed Due To A Technical Fault)
Ford is the latest automaker to stop production in India after US companies such as General Motors and Harley Davidson, which have already left a market that once promised exponential growth. (Also Read: 4 Best-Selling Cars Of Maruti Soon In A New Avatar-Details Here)
Ford will sell only imported vehicles in the country as part of the restructuring process. Going forward, it will sell only imported vehicles like Mustang in the country, reported PTI.
Ford India has an installed manufacturing capacity of 6,10,000 engines and 4,40,000 vehicles annually. It exported its models like Figo, Aspire and EcoSport to more than 70 markets across the world. In January this year, Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra decided to wind up their previously announced automotive joint venture and instead continue to operate independently in India.
Ford entered India in 25 years. Passenger vehicles account for less than 2% of the Indian market, which is dominated by automotive companies such as Suzuki Motor Corp and Hyundai Motors.
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