MG Hector Production Cross 50,000 Units Mark: Milestone SUV Produced By All-Women Crew

The milestone SUV rolled-out from the brand's facility in Vadodara, Gujurat has been manufactured by an all-women crew. The initiative has created a new benchmark while celebrating diversity with women leading the end-to-end production.

In this first-of-its-kind development, women-only teams were involved in panel-pressing of sheet metal and welding operations to painting jobs. They also carry out the post-production test runs of the SUV rolling out of the production line.

In the brand's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, it features an industry-leading 33 per cent share of women in its workforce. Female professionals work alongside their male counterparts across all business functions.

Encouraging women workforce and Gender neutrality, the company aims to achieve 50 per cent gender diversity in its organization in the future and pave the way for a balanced workforce. Since its inception, as its core focus area, the brand has worked closely with the local panchayats near its Halol manufacturing plant. Doing so has encouraged more young women to work in a safe and secure environment at the MG plant.

MG's state-of-the-art Halol manufacturing facility is further equipped with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for various workshops. RPA is used by the automaker in Body Shop for Robotic Brazing, Paint Shop for Robotic Primer and Top Coating, and GA Shop for Robotic Glass Glazing. With adequate training, both men and women can handle the machinery with equal competency.

Speaking on the development, Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said, "MG has always been a progressive brand with diversity, community, innovation, and experiences as our cornerstones. We believe that it is something that has broadened our perspective as a brand and unlocked efficiencies in every aspect of our business operations."

He further added, "The rollout of our 50,000th Hector by an all-women crew comes as an honour to their contributions and hard work. It also demonstrates that glass ceilings no longer exist even in an erstwhile male-dominated industry such as automobile manufacturing. We believe that it will inspire more women to join the automotive industry in India and abroad."

The MG Hector currently retails between Rs 12.89 lakh and Rs 18.42 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). The SUV is offered with a host of engine options including a mild-hybrid unit. The transmission options range from manual, CVT and DCT automatics depending on the engine.

Thoughts About The MG Hector Production Crossing 50,000 Units Mark

The MG Hector is a successful model for the brand in the Indian market. The SUV has helped the brand to get a great start in the country. The MG Hector SUV rivals the Tata Harrier, 2021 Jeep Compass and Hyundai Creta; among others in the Indian market.