The cull has been so extensive that one senior

 The company’s Indian business said that production management will be critical throughout the year and it is seeking to avoid stock build-up.Tata Motors has had week-long shutdowns at four of its plants in the past two weeks, while Mahindra has said it had 5-13 days without production at various plants between April and June.The layoffs come as carenso Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp, has laid off 800 workers.51 per cent in July 2019 from 5.Yamaha, Subros, Vee Gee Kaushiko and Wheels India did not respond to requests for comment.Reuters was able to identify at least five companies that have recently cut or plan to cut hundreds of jobs, mainly from their temporary labour force.Meanwhile, automotive supplier Wheels India could cut its temporary workforce by as much as 800 and has started realigning its shifts, two of the sources said.Honda has stopped production of some car models at its plant in the northwestern state of Rajasthan since July 16 and is halting manufacturing entirely at its second plant in Greater Noida on the outskirts of Delhi for 15 days from July 26, two sources said.66 per cent a year earlier, according to private data group CMIE.The downturn - regarded by industry executives as the worst suffered by the Indian auto industry - is posing a big challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government as it begins its second term at a time when India’s jobless numbers are climbing.Within this previously unreported figure, car and motorcycle makers have laid off 15,000 and component manufacturers China Electric Bicycle motors 100,000, with the remaining job losses at dealers, many of which have closed, the industry source said.

The cull has been so extensive that one senior industry source told Reuters that initial estimates suggest that automakers, parts manufacturers and dealers have laid off about 350,000 workers since April.At least 7 per cent of temporary workers employed by 15 automakers in India have lost their jobs in recent months, said Vishnu Mathur, director general at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).Manpower is the only variable facto factories for days and axe shifts, multiple sources said.To revive the sector, auto executives plan to demand tax cuts and easier access to financing for both dealers and consumers at a meeting with officials from India’s finance ministry scheduled for Wednesday, the senior industry source said.Huge falloutThe fallout from the auto slump could be huge.Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest carmaker, cut its temporary workforce by 6% over the past six months, Reuters reported on Friday

The overall design itself is fresh and likeable

 Its all-new engine can definitely generate speed. But lets talk about its closest competition. the Ntorq will directly compete with brands like Suzuki Burgman/Access, Aprilia SR 125, Hero Maestro/Edge and Honda Grazia.5 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm that makes it go 0-60 km/h in 7 seconds (which we will talk about later). The first thing that you will notice about the new 125cc motor is its refinement. View it from the front and you will find a well-placed headlamp with batwing styled LED daytime running light (DRLs). So if budget is your priporty, you can always check out the rivals of Ntorq, which we have just mentioned. But once you crossed 90 km/h only then you will feel a minor buzz from the footboard. Ntorq also offers you to customise the app to send out an auto-reply message when you’re riding and also have the option of do not disturb’.79 cc single-cylinder, three valves, air-cooled motor that generates 9. On the other hand, Ntorq has the edge with ‘Smart Xonnect’ that provides navigation facility and a powerful engine. The under seat storage has a capacity of 22 litres with a USB charger. What could appeal most to the young buyers is its fully loaded features. At the rear, the first thing that you will notice is the triangular faux vents flanking the tail lamp, which adds to its sportier feel along with faux carbon fibre finish and aluminium footpegs.PerformanceIf we talk about the unique selling point (USP), this category scores a distinction.

 The overall design itself is fresh and likeable. On an open road, the Ntorq managed to touch 95 km/h but we would recommend to keep it less than 80 km/h, as its light body is not made to withstand high-speed wind blast. So if you’re looking to buy a quick, stylish, powerful scooter loaded with features, Ntorq 125 will be a good choice.Final CallAll in all, the new Ntorq ticks all the right boxes for its potential buyers.As the scooter market is booming in India, it is not uncommon to see more and more of them on the streets.It also gets 12-inch wheels with a 100/80 tyre at the front and a 110/80 tyre at the rear.. Between the speed of 70-80km/h, there are hardly any vibrations. We recently got a chance to ride Ntorq, so does it click all the right boxes?DesignWhen TVS first showcased Ntorq, the company said that the design of this 125cc has been inspired by China Type Electric In Wheel Hub Motors stealth fighter jets. As soon as you switch on the ignition, you will see a personalized welcome message on its 5-inch fully digital console that displays lap timer, a 0-60km/h acceleration recorder, a top speed recorder, engine temperature, average speed and service reminder.5 bhp of max power at 7,500 rpm and 10. Its all new engine provides refinement and comes packed with a smooth low and midrange making it a reasonably powerful. Its 0-60 km/h acceleration can be achieved in 7 seconds, which is not bad at all, but a little more pep would have been welcome. The Ntorq 125 also gets Bluetooth technology Smart Xonnect to sync the instrument console with your mobile phone and you can see various details like incoming call alerts, SMS alerts, missed call alerts, high-speed alert, phone battery, signal strength, trip report and last parked location