# eMudhra to exit website security certification business, shares tank 20%

> Source: <https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/emudhra-to-exit-website-security-certification-business-shares-tank-20-4191766>
> Published: 2026-10-22 15:16:37+00:00

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eMudhra exits its website security certification business and its shares tank 20 per cent following the discovery of weaker security keys.

Key points

• Security Vulnerability Discovered

Eight of eMudhra's issuing CAs were created with weaker keys that could potentially be reverse-engineered using AI-assisted techniques.

• Voluntary Business Exit

Following the incident, eMudhra's board decided to voluntarily withdraw from the global SSL and TLS certificate business due to low returns and rising complexities.

• Market Impact

The company's shares tanked 20 per cent to hit the lower circuit on the BSE following the announcement.

• Government Investigation

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has constituted a special team to investigate the security incident at eMudhra.

Key statistics

20 per cent

Share price drop

Rs 345.25

Lower circuit share price

14 hours

Revocation timeframe

1 per cent

Global revenue contribution

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eMudhra logo (screen-grab of the official website).

Published 22 October 2026, 20:46 IST
