Karnataka minister says Honda is not leaving the state
In short
Karnataka minister MB Patil said Honda is not leaving the state after claims from Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
He said Honda has worked in Karnataka for over 10 years and is expanding production there, including electric two-wheelers at Narasapura. The report does not say when the new production will start.
What the reporting says
Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil said Honda is not moving out of Karnataka after Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy made claims about the company. Patil called the allegations baseless and warned they could hurt investment sentiment in the state. He said Honda has operated in Karnataka for more than a decade and is expanding production, including plans to make electric two-wheelers at Narasapura. The reporting does not give a timeline for the expansion.
Why it matters
MB Patil rejected claims that Honda Motors would move out of Karnataka and said the company has been operating in the state for over a decade. He said the allegations were baseless and could affect investment sentiment. Patil also said Honda is expanding and plans to manufacture electric two-wheelers at its Narasapura facility. The reporting does not state Honda's response.