India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, disclosed on Tuesday that it fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised systems at both the parent company and its wholly owned technology subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd (BATL).
The cybersecurity incident was detected at approximately 8:00 AM IST on June 23, 2026, making Bajaj Auto the latest major Indian manufacturer to face a significant cyber threat amid a surge in ransomware attacks targeting industrial and automotive companies.
The company disclosed the breach in a regulatory filing, confirming that the attack had affected its IT infrastructure and BATL’s systems.
Upon detecting the intrusion, Bajaj Auto’s internal technical teams, alongside external cybersecurity experts and senior management, rapidly mobilized to contain and neutralize the threat.
The company activated containment protocols and implemented precautionary measures to limit the spread of the ransomware and mitigate its operational impact.
“Immediately upon becoming aware of the incident, the technical team of the Company, along with cyber security experts and the management responded promptly and initiated necessary precautionary actions and protocols to mitigate the impact of this incident,” the company stated in its regulatory filing, according to the Economic Times.
Bajaj Auto confirmed that the containment efforts have so far been successful in mitigating the impact of the attack. However, the company has not yet disclosed the full extent of the disruption, including whether any sensitive data was exfiltrated or whether manufacturing operations, supply chains, or business continuity were materially affected. Investors and industry observers will closely monitor any further disclosures regarding operational damage or data compromise.
In compliance with Indian cybersecurity regulations, Bajaj Auto formally notified the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) about the incident under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
The disclosure was also made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, citing it as an act of good corporate governance and regulatory transparency.
The attack on Bajaj Auto underscores a growing trend of ransomware campaigns targeting industrial manufacturers and automotive firms in India and globally.
As one of India’s largest producers of motorcycles and three-wheeled commercial vehicles, any prolonged disruption to Bajaj Auto’s IT infrastructure could have cascading effects on its supply chain and production output. The incident highlights the critical need for robust cyber resilience frameworks within India’s manufacturing sector.
Bajaj Auto has not yet attributed the attack to any specific threat actor or ransomware group. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
