Yamaha to halt Indian motorcycle plants as COVID slams industry

Suzuki extends auto plant shutdowns to free up more oxygen

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Cryogenic tankers carrying liquid oxygen are seen onboard an Oxygen Express Train after reaching a railway station in New Delhi. © Reuters

RYOSUKE HANADA, Nikkei staff writer

MUMBAI -- Japan's Yamaha Motor said Monday it will suspend production at two motorcycle plants in India as manufacturers scramble to cope with the country's worsening coronavirus epidemic.

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