By Avishek Banerjee

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the United Kingdom’s largest carmaker and a subsidiary of India’s Tata Motors, has extended the closure of its British factories until October 1 following a cyberattack earlier this month, according to a report by Reuters. The attack has left the company’s operations largely paralyzed, creating strain across smaller suppliers who depend on JLR’s production.The automaker operates three factories in Britain that collectively produce around 1,000 vehicles per day. Tens of millions of pounds in losses are estimated, and approximately 33,000 employees have been asked to remain at home while the investigation and recovery efforts continue.The British government is actively engaged in mitigating the fallout. Business Minister Peter Kyle is scheduled to meet with JLR and its supply chain partners to explore ways to assist. Chris McDonald from the Ministry of Industry stated,“We have two priorities – helping Jaguar Land Rover get back up and running as soon as possible and ensuring the long-term health of the supply chain.”The disruption has already affected the wider automotive sector. S&P Global’s latest survey of the manufacturing industry highlighted a downturn in output, with some factories reporting operational slowdowns due to JLR’s shutdown.Also Read: Jaguar Land Rover Production Shutdown Now Extended Till October 1 | Republic WorldJLR’s cyberattack is part of a growing wave of sophisticated ransomware incidents targeting major UK companies. Retailers such as Marks & Spencer and the Co-op have also recently experienced breaches.Despite the pause, JLR has announced plans for a phased resumption of production.“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,” the company said.The luxury automaker, known for models including the Range Rover and Defender, supports an estimated 104,000 jobs across the UK through its extensive supply chain. Unite, the trade union representing many workers, has warned of potential job losses and urged the government to provide support to prevent financial distress among affected suppliers.