Amara Raja resumes production

Hyderabad Amara Raja, manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, has resumed its operations at Nunegundlapalli and Karkambadi plants in Chittoor District from May 8, 2021. The company started its production after High Court of Andhra Pradesh granted an interim suspension of the orders passed by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB).

"Continuing with its focus on the best-in-class systems and processes for environmental, safety and health practices, the company will continue to engage closely with the APPCB to resolve any potential issues. We have taken proactive measures to ensure that all our obligations to supply products and services to our customers are met in a timely manner without causing any inconvenience, whatsoever. We are assessing the impact of the short term disruption, and gearing up to sufficiently cater to the demands of all our customers and business partners," a company spokesperson said. "We also take this opportunity to thank all our employees, customers, partners, vendors and all other stakeholders who reposed faith in us and we will continue to strive to meet all their expectations," the spokesperson added. The company reiterates its commitment for excellence in complying with all the regulatory requirements. It also gives priority to the health and safety of workforce.

Amara Raja Batteries has stopped its operations at both the plants in Chittoor District, as soon as it received the closure orders from the APPCB on April 30. The High Court order came as a big relief to its employees, suppliers, partners and customers.