French automotive supplier OP Mobility (formerly known as Plastic Omnium) has unveiled one of its largest commitments to India: a planned investment of $200–300 million over the next five years to scale operations, add manufacturing capacity, and build engineering muscle in the country.
OP Mobility, a global auto components major with revenues in the multibillion-dollar range, works across exterior systems, lighting modules, fuel systems, and advanced mobility solutions. It rebranded from its old name Plastic Omnium to reflect its growing focus on sustainable mobility and integrated vehicle systems.
OP Mobility & the Indian automotive scene
In India, OP Mobility already has a foothold with existing plants and client relationships in the local auto ecosystem. The new investment aims to expand its presence: the company plans to increase its number of factories from five currently to ten, and set up a new technology/innovation centre (in Pune) that will be its largest in Asia.
The expansion will be across major auto hubs such as Chennai, Manesar, Aurangabad, Hansalpur, Kharkhoda among others. As India’s auto and electric mobility markets grow, OP Mobility’s local manufacturing and R&D push is a strategic bet on future demand.
Who are (or will be) its clients?
OP Mobility already serves many of India’s top OEMs. Its client roster is expected to include Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, the Renault-Nissan alliance, Volkswagen / Skoda, and premium brands like Jaguar Land Rover. Their push into battery systems and hydrogen energy storage also signals potential new clients in the EV/clean tech domain.
By doubling production infrastructure, deepening R&D, and aligning with India’s clean mobility ambitions, OP Mobility seems to be positioning India not just as a market, but as a pivotal hub in its global growth map.
