Committee publication · Correspondence · 17 September 2025

Letter to Tata Motors on the impact of the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, 17 September

From: Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls

Summary

The Business and Trade Committee chair writes to Tata Motors' Executive Director requesting urgent clarification on steps to protect Jaguar Land Rover following a cyber attack causing estimated £3.5 billion in potential revenue loss. The letter demands assessment of supply chain disruption costs and details of financial support Tata will provide to affected suppliers, citing the parent company's $180 billion revenue and $328 billion market capitalisation as evidence of available resources.

Key findings

Financial Times reports estimate up to £3.5 billion in potential revenue loss to Jaguar Land Rover from operational disruption caused by cyber attack
Cyber attack impacts not only Jaguar Land Rover directly but also imposes significant costs on key suppliers across the firm's supply chain
Tata Motors group reported aggregate revenue of $180 billion (2024–25) and market capitalisation of $328 billion as of 31 March 2025, indicating substantial financial capacity
Committee seeks assessment of extent of operational costs and disruption affecting upstream and downstream supply chain elements
Committee requests details of financial and operational support Tata Motors or group will provide to mitigate distress to suppliers

Tone

Critical

Topics

cybersecurityautomotive-industrysupply-chainbusiness-continuityeconomic-security

Key actors

Girish Wagh, Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Business and Trade Committee, Financial Times

Notable line

“This reflects considerable financial resources across the group as a whole, which could be used to support Jaguar Land Rover and its wider supply chain during this period of disruption.”

Key Quotes

“I write to request clarification from you about the steps that you will be taking to protect Jaguar Land Rover and its wider supply chain.”
— Chair of the Business and Trade Committee · Opening demand for information on cyber attack response

“… up to £3.5 billion in potential revenue loss arising from operational disruption to Jaguar Land Rover's activities”
— Chair of the Business and Trade Committee · Citing Financial Times estimates of financial impact

“… this situation also imposes costs to key suppliers across the firm's supply chain, which must be considered and effectively addressed to prevent lasting damage to Jaguar Land Rover and the UK's wider automotive industrial base.”
— Chair of the Business and Trade Committee · Emphasising broader supply chain consequences

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