New Delhi, July 30 -- KTM's factory in Mattighofen, Austria, is running again after months of shutdowns. Workers are back on the lines, focused and hopeful, as the brand looks to bounce back after facing some serious challenges. Two production halts had raised concerns, but restarting the factory is a key moment in KTM's effort to move forward. Production first stopped on December 13, 2024, due to heavy financial pressure. KTM used the downtime to restructure and plan a way out. After nearly three months, operations restarted in March 2025. But the recovery didn't last long.

A second pause came on April 28, 2025, when the supply chain broke down. Parts stopped arriving, and the factory had to shut again. The breakthrough came when Bajaj ...