Bajaj Auto Ltd has disclosed that it was hit by a ransomware attack that affected the systems of the company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd (BATL), making it the latest major Indian manufacturer to face a cybersecurity threat amid rising attacks on industrial and automotive companies.
In a regulatory filing, the Pune-based two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) manufacturer said the cybersecurity incident occurred at around 8am on 23 June 2026 and affected the information technology systems of both Bajaj Auto and BATL.
The company said its technical teams, management and external cybersecurity experts responded immediately after becoming aware of the incident and initiated precautionary measures to contain and mitigate its impact.
"Immediately upon becoming aware of the incident, the technical team of the company, along with cybersecurity experts and the management, responded promptly and initiated necessary precautionary actions and protocols to mitigate the impact of this incident," Bajaj Auto said in the filing.
According to the company, the measures undertaken have so far been successful in limiting the impact of the ransomware attack based on information available at present.
Incident Reported to CERT-In
The incident has been reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
While confirming the ransomware attack, Bajaj Auto did not disclose the extent of the intrusion, whether any data was accessed or exfiltrated, or whether a ransom demand had been made by the attackers.
The company also did not specify whether manufacturing operations, supply-chain systems, dealer networks, customer-facing platforms or business services experienced any disruption as a result of the cyber incident.
The disclosure stated only that the attack affected systems belonging to Bajaj Auto and BATL and that response measures had been initiated promptly.
Ransomware Risks for Manufacturers
Cybersecurity experts note that ransomware attacks, typically, involve malicious software that encrypts an organisation's systems or data, preventing access until a ransom is paid. In recent years, many ransomware groups have adopted so-called 'double extortion' tactics, in which they not only encrypt systems but also steal sensitive data and threaten to publish it unless payment is made.
Although Bajaj Auto has not indicated whether data theft occurred in this case, incident-response efforts following ransomware attacks generally involve isolating affected systems, conducting forensic investigations, reviewing user-access controls, resetting credentials and identifying the method attackers used to gain access.
The incident highlights the increasing cybersecurity risks facing manufacturing and automotive companies as factories, supply chains and business operations become more digitally connected.
Modern auto-makers rely heavily on enterprise software, industrial-control systems, cloud infrastructure and connected dealer networks to manage production, inventory, logistics, procurement and customer services. A successful ransomware attack can potentially disrupt these operations and lead to significant financial and operational consequences.
Cybersecurity researchers have repeatedly warned that manufacturing companies have become attractive targets for ransomware groups because operational disruptions can put pressure on them to restore systems quickly.
Growing Cybersecurity Threats
The attack on Bajaj Auto follows a growing number of cyber incidents targeting industrial organisations globally, prompting companies to strengthen cyber resilience, incident-response capabilities and supply-chain security measures.
Investors reacted cautiously to the disclosure. Bajaj Auto shares were among the top losers on the Nifty 50 index on Wednesday morning, a day after the company notified stock exchanges of the cyber incident.
At 2.45pm on Wednesday, the scrip was trading about 2.5% lower at ₹9,765 per share on the BSE, while the 30-share Sensex was up 1.22% at 77,134.83 points.
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