Ford’s exit from India is due to operational reasons and not a reflection on the country’s economy or automotive sector, a top government official has said after the American auto major announced it was shutting down units in the country following huge losses and “lack of growth in a difficult market”.
“Ford’s decision to end manufacturing is because of operational reasons and due to competition from Japanese and Korean car makers,” the official was quoted as saying by CNBC-TV18. The official requested anonymity.
The US carmaker’s decision was driven by operational inefficiency in the market which has attracted more than $35 billion in investments in six years, according to the report.
“Automotive sector continues to attract billions of dollars in investment, and Indian economy and auto sector continue to be great success story,” the official said.
Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com
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