Automakers jump in to produce oxygen in the battle against coronavirus

Maruti to shut plant, Hyundai to set up oxygen manufacturing units at hospital

Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, will shut its manufacturing units in Haryana to make oxygen for medical needs, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
 
Suzuki Motor, the parent, has decided to shut its manufacturing unit in Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki added.
 
Hyundai, the second-largest carmaker, said it would set up oxygen-generating plants in various hospitals.
 
The company advanced its annual maintenance shutdown to May 1 through May 9 from an earlier plan of June, Maruti Suzuki said, adding that it was committed to support the government in diverting oxygen for saving lives.
 
“As part