The temporary Covid-19 induced shutdown also remained a sensible choice for some OEMs due to the tumbling sales volumes, sufficient stock in the markets and ongoing supply chain disruptions, including chip shortages. Furthermore, a few OEMs such as Maruti Suzuki and MG Motors, and various component manufacturers chose to divert their oxygen supplies towards medical emergencies, which curtailed their output. Automakers, who went for a temporary production halt at some of their sites between April and May, include Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, MG Motors, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai and Honda.