GM India is out of Halol; Manufacturing consolidates at Talegaon plant

The going for GM India has been tough in the Indian passenger car industry. For the fiscal ended March 31, 2017, the company sold a mere 25,823 units inthe domestic market, a drop of 20.64 pc compared to the previous year. But on the export front the company has done remarkably well, selling 70,969 units in 2016-17 thereby registering an 88.63pc growth, according to data tabulated by SIAM.

GM India President and Managing Director Kaher Kazem said all GM manufacturing in India will now be at the company’s Talegaon facility. 

“The consolidation of manufacturing at our Talegaon facility is an important milestone for GM India,” said Kazem. “That said, we are mindful of the impact on our employees at Halol. We have committed to support them through this necessary transition with generous separation payments or the option of continuity of employment at Talegaon,” he added.

Kazem said a range of additional support measures had been put in place for both the employees who opted for the significantly enhanced separation payments and those who will transfer, including tax and financial advice and pre-transfer visits to Talegaon.

“Since we first announced in 2015 that we would cease manufacturing at Halol, we have worked with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition,” said Kazem.