Mahindra June SUV output drops up to 15% as vendor labour crunch hits XUV 7XO, Thar lines

Contract worker shortages at tier-1 suppliers triggered a 20-25% component supply shortfall, forcing Mahindra to cut June SUV production by up to 15% against 57,000 monthly capacity. XUV 7XO and Thar bear the brunt despite robust demand backing 19% FY26 growth guidance.

— Filed Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 06:06 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Mahindra faces up to 15% June SUV output drop as contract worker shortage hits suppliers, disrupting XUV 7XO and Thar production amid robust demand. Labour crunch spans pan-India manufacturing hubs due to higher northern wages and welfare schemes.