Hyundai Motor India on Thursday said it has handed over COVID-19 advanced diagnostic testing kits to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The globally proven diagnostic kits worth Rs 4 crore have been imported from South Korea and offer high levels of accuracy, catering to the testing requirements of over 25, 000 individuals, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement.
"These highly accurate diagnostic kits can help the government scale up testing efforts in affected regions and arrest the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in India," HMIL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer SS Kim said.
The South Korean automaker has already donated Rs 5 crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Relief Fund.
It has also augmented the supply of ventilators and other respiratory aids such as the in-house developed Ambu Bag Actuator.
Besides, the company said it is distributing masks and other safety kits to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
HMIL has also announced various initiatives for customers including extension of warranty, service timelines.
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