Bajaj Auto Confirms Manufacturing Unaffected by Ransomware Attack

Bajaj Auto said Friday that its manufacturing lines, sales desks, and service centers are running normally after a ransomware attack hit internal systems and those of its technology subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd.

The incident, first flagged on June 23, forced the company to isolate affected systems and launch a forensic investigation. The company did not disclose what data was compromised or whether a ransom demand was made. Shares of the two-wheeler maker fell 1.2% in afternoon trade in Mumbai.

Bajaj Auto operates plants in Pune, Aurangabad, and Pantnagar, producing roughly 400,000 vehicles a month. A prolonged disruption to those sites would have hit supply chains for dealers across India and export markets in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The company’s confirmation that core business functions remain intact suggests the containment worked.

Manufacturers across India have become frequent targets. In 2025, Maruti Suzuki disclosed a breach that exposed dealer and supplier data. The auto sector’s reliance on just-in-time inventory makes it particularly exposed to ransomware that locks order or logistics systems. Bajaj Auto’s statement did not specify which systems were encrypted or whether backups were used in recovery.

The investigation is ongoing. The company said it is working with external cybersecurity specialists and has notified relevant authorities. No estimate was given for when the probe would complete or when normal operations would resume across the affected technology subsidiary.