Baleno to be manufactured at Gujarat Plant ; waiting period will decrease

A large number of Maruti customers are waiting for the delivery of their cars. In spite of being one of the largest passenger car manufacturers, Maruti has a long waiting period for some of its models. Many customers are waiting for the delivery of the popular compact SUV, the Vitara Brezza and the hatchback Baleno. During the company's annual meeting, RC Bhargava, chairman, Maruti Suzuki India, has expressed his concerns regarding this issue and said that it is “not good for the future”. However, to solve this problem, Maruti will start the production at its Gujarat plant by early 2017.

The production of the Baleno will also be started at the Gujarat plant early next year. The hike in productivity also comes in line with the company’s aim to achieve an annual sales target of two million by 2020.

Out of Maruti Suzuki’s current product portfolio, the Vitara Brezza and the Baleno face the highest waiting period of no less than six months. Demand for the two vehicles has well exceeded what Maruti Suzuki had expected.

During the annual general meeting, RC Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman, said: "Everybody in the company recognises that this is not a happy situation and causes not only considerable customer inconvenience but is not good for the future of the company, to continue to operate in a manner where a product remains short of supplies."

MSI has also mentioned that with the corrective measure being taken to reduce the waiting period of its products, it will also ensure that this scenario does not occur again in the future. At the same time, care will be taken to prevent over-production to prevent excess stock. Subsequently, the company is in the process of starting the second production line at the Gujarat plant.

Source: Zigwheels.com