MG Motor India on Tuesday reported sales of 1,016 units in May 2021. The retail business was majorly impacted as almost all markets remained closed during the lockdown for the most part of the month of May 2021, the company said in a statement. The company had sold 710 units in May last year.

“The vehicle production during the month was impacted due to shutdown to divert oxygen for medical use. Additionally, supply chain restrictions impacted production as suppliers remained closed during the lockdown in May,” it added. Production levels were also impacted by the shortage of semiconductor chips globally, the carmaker said. MG Motor India Director Sales Rakesh Sidana said, “In these times, our efforts continue to be directed towards keeping people safe and maximizing service to the community.”

He further said, “The continued lockdown in some states in June 2021 indicates that part shortage will continue to hamper overall production next month. Based on the booking trend we are hopeful of an uptrend in June.” MG Motor India said it had recently joined hands with Devnandan Gases in Gujarat, and facilitated an increase in the production of oxygen by 31 per cent at the latter’s plant in Vadodara. “It further aims to ramp up the throughput by 50 per cent soon.