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Tata Electronics, Key Supplier to Apple and Tesla, Confirms Major Data Breach
Tata Electronics, an Indian electronics and semiconductor manufacturer and a key supplier to Apple, Tesla, and other tech giants, has confirmed a data breach. The announcement comes weeks after files allegedly stolen from the company surfaced on a hacker forum.
According to the forum listing, over 630GB of data—comprising more than 204,300 files—was claimed to have been taken from Tata Electronics. A review of a sample of these files by TechCrunch revealed what appear to be Apple supplier specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents. The authenticity, provenance, and completeness of the data could not be independently verified.
Founded in 2020, Tata Electronics has rapidly emerged as a pivotal player in India’s push to expand electronics manufacturing and semiconductor production. The company operates facilities across India and employs more than 75,000 people, according to its parent company’s website. Tata has forged strategic partnerships with global companies—including Apple, ASML, Intel, Qualcomm, and Tesla—as manufacturers diversify supply chains beyond China and increasingly turn to India as an alternative production hub.
Cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia told TechCrunch that the advertised data includes Outlook email conversations, SAP-related information, and documents purportedly linked to some of Tata Electronics’ customers, including Apple and Tesla.
In a statement to TechCrunch, a Tata Electronics spokesperson confirmed the incident, noting that the company had identified a cybersecurity breach on some of its systems “a few weeks ago” and immediately activated its response protocols. The spokesperson added that the incident had “no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected.” However, the company declined to answer specific questions about the nature of the compromised data, the number of affected individuals or organizations, whether customers had been notified, or whether any information belonging to clients such as Apple and Tesla was exposed.
Reuters reported that Tata Electronics informed some employees at its iPhone assembly operations about the breach last week. The report also stated that Apple is investigating the incident and that a ransom demand was made to Tata Electronics.
The breach underscores the growing cybersecurity risks facing major supply chain players in 2026. Tata Group has assumed an increasingly central role in global technology supply chains. The company entered iPhone manufacturing in 2023 through the acquisition of the India operations of Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron, a longtime Apple supplier. Tata Electronics later acquired a 60% stake in the Indian unit of Pegatron, another major Apple manufacturing partner. In 2024, Tata also signed a semiconductor supply deal with Tesla, further expanding its relationships with some of the world’s largest technology companies.
Apple and Tesla did not respond to TechCrunch’s requests for comment.