OPmobility Inaugurates Sixth Indian Facility at Kharkhoda
French automotive supplier OPmobility has opened its sixth manufacturing plant in India at Kharkhoda, Haryana, in partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited, as reported by ET Auto on 30 October 2026. No investment figure, production capacity or facility scope was disclosed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | OPmobility Sixth India Plant |
| Promoter / Partner | OPmobility |
| Client / OEM Partner | Maruti Suzuki India Limited |
| Location | Kharkhoda, Haryana |
| Investment Value | Not disclosed |
| Stage | Opened (reported 30 October 2026) |
Kharkhoda as an Emerging Automobile Hub
The Kharkhoda location in Sonipat district, Haryana, is drawing increasing automotive attention. Projects India tracks a separate Alloy Wheel Project at Sahoti-R, Kharkhoda promoted by Uno Minda Limited, valued at Rs 155 crore, which has already entered the Construction Started stage. The proximity of these investments to one another reflects the area's growing status as a supply-chain node, supported in part by Maruti Suzuki's own large-scale expansion plans in the region.
Projects India also tracks an Automobile Facility Project at Sanand, Gujarat promoted by Maruti Suzuki India Limited, valued at Rs 35,000 crore, currently Under Approvals — underscoring the scale of the OEM's broader capacity build-out across India.
Automobile Sector Pipeline: 159 Projects Tracked Nationally
Projects India tracks 159 live projects in the Automobiles sub-sector across India, of which two were added in the last 90 days. The pipeline spans every major stage of development, giving suppliers and contractors a broad range of near-term and medium-term opportunities to target.
By stage, the breakdown of tracked projects is as follows:
- Under Approvals: 52 projects — the largest cohort, representing potential future work that has not yet moved to construction.
- Planning: 33 projects — early-stage opportunities where supplier engagement can begin.
- Construction Started: 32 projects — active sites where procurement is typically under way.
- Completed: 24 projects.
- Cancelled: 8 projects.
- On Hold: 4 projects.
With 84 projects either Under Approvals or in Planning, a significant volume of work is still to be tendered. Suppliers tracking these early stages have the greatest opportunity to position themselves ahead of formal procurement. See the full automobiles projects pipeline in India for detail on individual schemes.
Geographic Concentration of Automobile Investment
The state-level distribution of tracked automobile projects shows a clear concentration in western and southern India, with Haryana — home to the new OPmobility plant — representing an important northern cluster not captured in the top-six state count but strategically significant given its proximity to Maruti Suzuki's established manufacturing base.
- Maharashtra: 33 projects
- Tamil Nadu: 25 projects
- Andhra Pradesh: 17 projects
- Karnataka: 15 projects
- Gujarat: 13 projects
- Telangana: 9 projects
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu together account for more than a third of all tracked projects in the sub-sector. Recent activity includes a Rs 732.38 crore Automobile Components Manufacturing Unit expansion by Lucas TVS in Chennai (Construction Started) and an Integrated Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant expansion by VinFast India in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, currently in Planning. For broader context on industrial capital expenditure, see the Industrial Projects sector overview.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The opening of OPmobility's Kharkhoda plant is a direct procurement signal for tier-two and tier-three suppliers of automotive components, tooling, utilities infrastructure and facility services in the Haryana–NCR corridor. OPmobility's role as a Maruti Suzuki supply-chain partner means that further local sourcing activity at or near the site is plausible as the facility ramps up, though no procurement details have been reported.
More broadly, the 32 automobile projects currently at Construction Started stage nationally represent the most immediate opportunity set for equipment makers and contractors. The 52 projects Under Approvals are the next wave: suppliers that engage promoters and engineering teams at this stage are better placed when formal tenders are issued. There are currently no open India tenders in Industrial Projects on the Projects India platform, making direct project-level engagement particularly important at this moment.
Haryana's position as a Maruti Suzuki hub — reinforced by both the OPmobility plant and the Uno Minda alloy wheel project nearby — suggests that contractors with existing site presence or logistics capacity in the region are well placed for near-term work. Suppliers serving the EV transition should also note Planning-stage projects by Hyundai, VinFast and others as medium-term targets. Related recent coverage includes Hyundai's Pune plant inauguration and Ather Energy's capacity expansion plans. The full Projects India tracked projects database provides stage, location and promoter detail across all sub-sectors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is OPmobility's sixth India plant located?
OPmobility's sixth India plant is located at Kharkhoda, Haryana. It was opened in partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited, as reported by ET Auto on 30 October 2026. No investment figure or production capacity was disclosed in available reporting.
How many automobile projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 159 live projects in the Automobiles sub-sector across India. Of these, 52 are Under Approvals, 33 are in Planning and 32 have Construction Started, representing a substantial pipeline of near-term and medium-term opportunities for suppliers and contractors.
Which states have the most automobile projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Maharashtra leads with 33 tracked automobile projects, followed by Tamil Nadu with 25, Andhra Pradesh with 17, Karnataka with 15, Gujarat with 13 and Telangana with 9. Haryana is also an active cluster given Maruti Suzuki's manufacturing presence there.
