Valeo Inaugurates New Electric Powertrain Manufacturing Line in Pune

30 March 2026 – Pune, India – On Saturday March 28, Valeo inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune plant in the presence of Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited and  Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power Division CEO. 

Valeo has been selected by Mahindra to provide the electric powertrain of its new Born Electric platform. The Pune facility features highly advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce the  3-in-1 e-Axle integrating the motor, its inverter, and reducer into a compact and efficient system that will equip the new models. Developed and manufactured in India, this advanced e-Axle offers high efficiency, optimized performance, and enhanced reliability – key enablers for next-generation electric mobility. The integrated 3-in-1 eAxle leverages the latest iteration of Valeo’s motor technology.

Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power CEO, said:  

“India is a key region in Valeo’s ‘Elevate 2028’ strategic plan. Our investments in Pune  supports our commitment to deeper localization of advanced technologies in India. By localizing the production of our highly integrated 3-in-1 e-Axle systems, we are strengthening our ability to deliver advanced technologies to our customers and contributing to India’s transition towards safer, and more sustainable mobility.”

Jayakumar G, President of Valeo India said: 

“The inauguration of this line marks an important milestone in Valeo’s journey in India. Our new e-Axle manufacturing line in Pune is a key step in our growth strategy. It reflects our commitment to bringing advanced technology solutions closer to our customers. We are proud to develop and manufacture this e-Axle for Mahindra’s Born Electric Vehicles and to contribute to the growth of India’s EV ecosystem.“

Located at Valeo’s Pune plant in Lonikand, the facility is equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities designed to deliver high levels of precision, efficiency and quality for electric powertrain systems. It includes automated manufacturing lines for U-Pin or Hairpin winding stator assembly, reducer assembly, inverter manufacturing, and final e-Axle assembly. These lines incorporate advanced automation, precision assembly processes, and rigorous quality control systems, supported by full digitalization and end-to-end traceability.

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.

About Valeo
Valeo is a leading global technology company creating innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide. Valeo is structured around its POWER, BRAIN and LIGHT Divisions, and Valeo Service, the augmented service partner, for the aftermarket and new forms of mobility.
Valeo is committed to making mobility safer, more sustainable and affordable to all. The Group is playing a vital role in shaping the Car of Tomorrow: which will be electrified, safer and software-defined. Valeo is leveraging its global industrial footprint and its technological leadership in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, lighting and software to capture an increasing share of value per vehicle.
Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
Valeo in brief: €20.9 billion in sales in 2025 | 100,000 employees worldwide | 29 countries | 149 production plants | 59 R&D centers | 19 distribution platforms (as of February 26, 2026).
Learn more at www.valeo.com

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