French automotive technology leader OP Mobility SE has announced plans to invest between USD 200 million and USD 300 million (Rs 17.7–26.6 billion) in India over the next five years. The investment will expand the company’s manufacturing capacity, engineering and research operations, and strengthen its foothold in India’s fast-growing automotive sector.

This represents OP Mobility’s largest investment in India to date, reflecting its confidence in the country’s long-term growth and industrial potential.

Formerly known as Plastic Omnium, OP Mobility is a USD 14 billion multinational operating in 28 countries, with 95 per cent of its business generated outside France. Chairman Laurent Burelle said the expansion decision followed a “deeply inspiring” meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his “clarity of vision and deep understanding of the automotive industry”.

As part of the expansion plan, the company will double its factories in India from five to ten and establish a new technology centre in Pune, which will become its largest in Asia. The five new plants are planned across key automotive hubs — Chennai, Manesar, Aurangabad, Hansalpur, and Kharkhoda — over the next five years, alongside the expansion of the Pune tech centre.

OP Mobility currently generates about USD 250 million annually from its Indian operations and aims to more than double this figure in the coming years. Burelle noted that while the company’s entry into India in 2007 posed challenges, the last five years have brought strong growth, profitability, and a reputation for quality and competitiveness, positioning it for accelerated expansion.

The new investment will focus on clean mobility technologies, including battery systems and hydrogen energy storage, supporting India’s transition to sustainable transportation. The company also plans to enhance digital innovation and localisation of advanced automotive technologies, ensuring India plays a central role in OP Mobility’s global sustainability strategy.

This strategic investment underscores OP Mobility’s commitment to India’s automotive and clean energy ecosystem, positioning the country as a key hub for innovation, production, and R&D in its global journey towards sustainable and intelligent mobility.