Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms

The guidelines provided a broad road map for staggered opening up of more industries and factories across the country with stiff restrictions

Large manufacturing companies have approached the central government, seeking clarification and relaxation of some rules in the new guidelines issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Home Affairs, even as they decide when or if at all to open their units after April 20.

The new guidelines provided a broad road map for staggered opening up of more industries and factories across the country with stiff restrictions.  

Automaker Maruti Suzuki, for instance, is gathering details on how many of its 350-360 vendors and tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers (about 1,000) are located in the red zones and if there is any alternative supply