Ford India head Anurag Mehrotra quits after company decides to stop making cars in India: Report

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September 30 will be Anurag Mehrotra’s last day with the company, one of the sources said.

Reuters

September 24, 2021 / 07:33 PM IST

Source: Reuters

Source: Reuters

Ford Motor Co’s India head Anurag Mehrotra has resigned, two sources told Reuters, days after the US automaker said it would stop making cars in the country, taking a hit of $ 2 billion.

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September 30 will be Mehrotra’s last day with the company, one of the people said.

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A Ford India spokesman confirmed his resignation, saying he is leaving to pursue other career opportunities.

Mehrotra did not immediately respond to a request for comment.