New Delhi, March 22 -- : Maruti Suzuki on Sunday said that the company will shut its production and office operations at its facilities in Gurugram and Manesar in accordance with the government policy regarding COVID-19 pandemic.

"The Government policy now requires closure of production and accordingly the company has taken a decision on production closure. The Company will shut production and office operations at its facilities in Gurugram and Manesar, Haryana with immediate effect till further notice," Maruti Suzuki said in a press release.

"The R&D Centre at Rohtak will also remain closed. The duration of this shutdown will depend upon government policy," it added.

The company further said that it is taking steps to prevent the spread...