On the occasion of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2026, Valeo reaffirms its ambition in the world’s rapidly growing automotive market. Anchored in its new “Elevate 2028” strategic plan, Valeo is announcing its plan to invest more than €200 million in the coming years (approx. ₹2,149.20 Cr, subject to prevailing exchange rates), to significantly expand its industrial footprint in India. These investments will enable Valeo as a first step to triple its sales in India to around €700 million by 2028, and second to prepare for the next step of high growth beyond 2028. The Group is leveraging the rapid acceleration of electrification and AI technologies to serve the growing needs of both Indian and global OEMs.

“India is a key pillar of Valeo’s global growth and innovation roadmap, and we are committed to significantly expanding our engineering centers and industrial footprint,” said Christophe Périllat, CEO of Valeo. “The pace of transformation in the Indian automotive sector is remarkable, driven by a strong focus on electrification, autonomous driving, and sustainable mobility. As India and France deepen their strategic partnership, Valeo continues investments in localization, R&D, and advanced manufacturing to support India’s ambition to become a global hub for next-generation automotive technologies.”

Jayakumar G, Group President & Managing Director, Valeo India, said: “India continues to be a strategic market for Valeo, both in terms of manufacturing and advanced engineering. Our focus on localisation—including the e-axle, combo unit (integrated Onboard charger, DCDC converter PDU) for electrified vehicles—along with our work in ADAS, enables us to support customer programs while contributing to the growth of India’s xEV ecosystem.”

Valeo’s Key Focus Areas in India
Valeo’s Electrification Strategy in India
Valeo’s strategy is focused on building strong competencies in new-technology products in India while progressively increasing localisation across manufacturing and operations. The Group is addressing the unique needs of both the passenger vehicle and small mobility (two- and three-wheelers) markets.

Valeo has commissioned a new plant and dedicated e-axle production lines at its Pune facility to support a major electrification program with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer. Valeo has been selected to supply electric powertrains for a range of vehicles under M&M’s ‘Born Electric’ passenger vehicle platform, along with on-board charger combo units for its electric utility vehicles. This strategic partnership represents a total order value close to 1 billion USD and reinforces Valeo’s commitment to localisation and the growth of India’s electric mobility ecosystem.

In the two- and three-wheelers segment, India being the world’s largest market in two-wheelers, Valeo has entered a partnership with Atul Greentech Private Limited (AGPL) and Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited (HEID) in 2024 for three-wheelers.

Honda’s advanced battery technology, combined with Valeo’s compact Powertrain unit and Atul Greentech’s expertise in three-wheeled electric vehicles, will provide a reliable and sustainable solution for urban transport. This initiative is expected to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India, contribute to emission reduction and promote cleaner and greener mobility solutions in the region.

Valeo is introducing a new generation small mobility generator which is rare-earth-free magnet motors for the greater two-wheeler electrification market.

Safety: ADAS and ARAS Solutions

• ADAS in Passenger and Commercial Vehicles

Valeo is expanding its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) capabilities to foster safer mobility globally. As AI-driven engineering, simulation, and validation play an increasingly important role in the development of electrification and ADAS technologies, Valeo’s Chennai R&D centre contributes significantly to software development, AI-enabled engineering, and system validation for electrification and ADAS programs worldwide. With a strong focus on high-end engineering and digital capabilities, the Chennai team supports Valeo’s objective of delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable mobility solutions at scale.

Valeo’s Sanand plant in Gujarat is expanding its operations to support the growing demand for ADAS products. The facility currently supplies ultrasonic sensors to major OEMs in India. As part of this expansion, Valeo is implementing new camera production lines, which are scheduled to commence production by mid-2026. This investment strengthens the company’s local ADAS manufacturing footprint and reinforces its ability to deliver advanced, scalable safety solutions aligned with the evolving needs of the Indian automotive market.

• Two- and Three-Wheelers: Enhanced Rider Protection

Deploying electrification solutions and Advanced Rider Assistance Systems to accelerate the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions, and enhance safety. At CES 2026, Valeo and Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, announced their strategic partnership on Advanced Rider Assistance Systems. By combining Valeo’s radar and smart camera technologies with Hero’s deep understanding of local traffic conditions, these innovations aim to reduce road accidents, enhance the riding experience, and set new global standards for two-wheeler safety. Several proof-of-concept systems have already been successfully developed to protect both riders and pedestrians.

Technology and AI in R&D
Valeo is advancing the use of Artificial Intelligence across its research and development activities to improve efficiency, accelerate innovation, reduce costs and lead time across the value chain. Valeo’s R&D centres in India play an important role in global innovation programs for all the Group’s activities. The Valeo Group Technical Center in Chennai, along with its satellite center in Bangalore, serves as a powerhouse for research, development, and innovation, bringing together over 3,300 top engineering talents. Valeo has also expanded its state-of-the-art lab to become self-reliant in its testing and validation capabilities.

From Automotive to New Applications, Including Data Center Cooling
Valeo also strengthens its AI and R&D ecosystem through strategic partnerships, including with 2CRSi, to develop innovative, energy-efficient liquid cooling solutions for edge data centers. Established in November 2025, this collaboration focuses on developing an Autonomous Immersion-cooled edge compute solution engineered to withstand harsh outdoor environments. A primary use case for this technology is supporting 5G deployment in India, where Valeo provides the essential casing and thermal management for the servers.

Valeo in India
Valeo has operated in India since 1997. The Group runs 6 production sites across Chennai, Pune, Sanand, and Gurgaon and global R&D Centres in Chennai and Bangalore. Valeo employs over 7,500 people in India, with over 50% engineers contributing to global research, development, and manufacturing activities.

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