Tata Motors shares in focus as Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt after cyberattack

Tata Motors shares are likely to stay in the spotlight on Wednesday after its British luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover, said it will extend a production halt until October 1, following a crippling cyberattack earlier this month that has disrupted operations, supply chains, and left tens of thousands of workers idle.

“Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until Wednesday 1 October 2025,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. “We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.”

JLR earlier had said the pause would last until September 24. The disruption began after a cyberattack on September 2 forced the automaker to shut down production lines.


The company added that its teams are working with cybersecurity specialists, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, and law enforcement to restore systems safely. “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,” the statement said.

Supply chain strain

The production standstill has brought Jaguar Land Rover’s three U.K. factories—together producing about 1,000 cars a day, to a halt. The suspension has reportedly cost the company tens of millions of pounds and left many of its 33,000 employees at home.

The ripple effect on JLR’s supply chain, which supports 104,000 jobs across the U.K., has sparked concern among smaller suppliers and trade unions. Unite warned that prolonged disruption could lead to job losses and called on the government to intervene. London said last week that it is working with JLR to assess the potential fallout.

Hacker claim

The cyberattack has also disrupted garages in the U.K., with vehicle owners facing potential delays in repairs and parts supply. The incident coincided with the September 1 launch of new registration plates, a key sales period.

A group calling itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” has claimed responsibility. The hackers, described by the BBC as English-speaking teenagers linked to a previous attack on Marks and Spencer, allegedly accessed JLR systems and leaked internal troubleshooting instructions and computer logs.

Rising cybersecurity costs

JLR said it is conducting a forensic probe of the breach and working on a controlled restart of operations. “We are very sorry for the continued disruption this incident is causing and we will continue to update as the investigation progresses,” the company added.

The carmaker has been investing heavily in cybersecurity. In 2023, it signed a five-year, £800 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services to strengthen IT systems.

The breach compounds an already difficult environment for JLR, which recently reported weaker profits due to higher U.S. tariffs, tightening the squeeze on Tata Motors’ overseas earnings.

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