By starting production with 90% capacity utilization, Maruti has also negated fears of potential customers shifting to its rivals’ products. An analyst said Maruti can compensate production woes by ramping up production in July when retail demand typically takes a beating. If the waiting period grows in the interim; it only reaffirms the brand power of a Brezza or a Baleno. The average waiting period for these models, Maruti dealers say, are anywhere between 6 and 8 months. The production schedule for Monday is 5,000 units, two other people—one worker and another Maruti executive—confirmed independently.

Source: Mint June 12, 2016 19:18 UTC