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Inside Valeo’s €1-Billion India Bet

A synchronised push across EVs, ADAS, software, and electronics puts India at the centre of Valeo’s 2030 playbook.

Ketan Thakkar By Ketan Thakkar calendar 08 Dec 2025 Views icon13990 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Inside Valeo’s €1-Billion India Bet

Walk into any showroom in an Indian metro today, and the shift is unmistakable. Buyers who once debated mileage now ask about ADAS. A decade ago, EVs were curiosities; today, they command waiting lists. Local suppliers that once assembled imported designs are now building complete electronics ecosystems. For a technology heavyweight like Valeo, this behavioural and industrial shift has changed India from a promising outpost into a strategic market with real weight.

Jayakumar G, President and MD of Valeo India, puts the company’s position in simple terms. “Last time when we met, I said our four pillars remain  electrification ...

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