September 24, 2025

Hold on tight! Tata Motors, India's biggest electric car player, saw its shares slip on Tuesday, September 23. Why? Its British luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), decided to pause production until October 1 after facing a tricky cyberattack on August 31. The company posted on its official website, "Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until Wednesday, October 1, following the cyber incident." They want to be clear as they plan a slow, phased restart. JLR didn't reveal exactly what data was hit but assured everyone, "Our forensic investigation continues at pace and we will contact anyone as appropriate if we find that their data has been impacted." They are working 24x7 with cybersecurity experts, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement to return safely and securely. "Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers, who remain open. We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience," JLR added with heartfelt gratitude. The cyber breach forced JLR to shut down its systems already last week, and rumors swirl that full production may stay frozen till November. Meanwhile, Tata Motors tried to sprinkle some joy with good news: on the very first day of the Navratri festival, it delivered 10,000 cars and got over 25,000 inquiries! This festive cheer lifted the stock a bit, ending up 0.85% higher at Rs 702.20 on the NSE. Still, over the past year, Tata Motors shares have fallen nearly 30%. So, what’s the big picture? The dazzling festive sales bring hope, but the shadow of JLR’s cyber troubles keeps investors cautious. The road to full recovery looks bumpy, but Tata Motors and JLR are racing hard to get back on track—fingers crossed!

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