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Motherson Units Unaffected by Noida Labour Protests Over Wage Issues

Auto component makers under the Samvardhana Motherson group state their operations remain largely unaffected by violent worker protests in Noida over wage-related issues. The companies attribute the unrest to misinformation about wage revisions and seek to distance their workforce from the agitation. Amid the protests, the Uttar Pradesh Government has announced an interim hike in minimum wages for workers across categories, effective from April 2026. The revised wages will see the highest increase of 21% for workers in Noida and Ghaziabad.

Key Points: Motherson Says Noida Protests Unaffected Operations

  • Operations largely unaffected
  • Protests over wage revision misinformation
  • UP Govt announces interim wage hike
  • Highest 21% hike for Noida, Ghaziabad
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Motherson units unaffected by Noida labour protests, says company

Motherson group says operations unaffected by Noida labour protests over wages. UP Govt announces interim minimum wage hike from 2026.

"Our operations remain compliant with all applicable laws with no material impact on the Company. - Regulatory Filing"

New Delhi, April 14

Auto component makers under the Samvardhana Motherson International Limited group has said their operations remain largely unaffected despite violent worker protests in Noida over wage-related issues.

In a joint statement, Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited and Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group said there has been no material impact on business operations, even as unrest in parts of Noida led to incidents of arson, vandalism and police intervention.

The companies attributed the protests to misinformation surrounding wage revisions and sought to distance their workforce from the agitation.

"This is a broader labour issue affecting multiple industries in Noida and some other cities, driven by misinformation being spread about wage revisions," it said in its regulatory filing.

"Our operations remain compliant with all applicable laws with no material impact on the Company," it added.

The protests were reported near the group's facilities in Sector 62 and Sector 84, two key industrial hubs in Noida.

While the companies maintained that operations were running as usual, sources indicated that some units may remain shut for a day or two as a precautionary measure.

The companies, however, did not confirm whether their employees were directly involved in the protests.

"Our operations remain compliant with all applicable laws with no material impact on the company. The safety of our employees remains our top priority. The authorities are working closely with the industry to bring things back to normal as quickly as possible," the statement said.

Amid the unrest, the Uttar Pradesh Government announced an interim hike in minimum wages for workers across categories.

The revised wages, applicable from April 1, 2026, will benefit unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers.

According to the government, workers in Noida and Ghaziabad will see the highest increase of 21 per cent, while those in other municipal corporation areas will get nearly a 15 per cent hike.

The state government also dismissed claims circulating on social media about a uniform minimum wage of Rs 20,000, calling them misleading and clarifying that no such statewide wage has been fixed.

It added that the revised interim wages will include both basic pay and dearness allowance, varying across district categories.

- IANS

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Priya S
The company says it's "misinformation", but where there's smoke, there's fire. Workers don't protest violently for no reason. Authorities need to ensure transparent communication about wage revisions. The 21% hike in Noida is a good step, but is it enough with current inflation? 🤔
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Aman W
This is a classic case of social media rumours causing real-world trouble. People see "Rs 20,000 minimum wage" and get agitated without checking facts. The government should have been more proactive in clarifying. Glad the company is prioritizing employee safety.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows manufacturing, Motherson's statement is crucial for investor confidence. Any prolonged shutdown would have impacted supply chains. The interim wage hike from 2026 seems far off though—workers need relief now, not in two years.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the company's claim of "no material impact" feels a bit dismissive when there's arson and police nearby. Even a precautionary shutdown for a day or two impacts production targets and worker salaries. A more empathetic tone acknowledging the tension would be better.
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Nisha Z
Noida and Ghaziabad are industrial powerhouses for UP. Such protests hurt the 'ease of doing business' image. Hope the government and industry bodies set up a proper grievance redressal system so things don't reach this point. Jai Hind.

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