India, Dec. 31 -- India has quietly become the single largest source of vehicles sold in South Africa, overtaking both China and traditional manufacturing hubs, according to recent data from Lightstone.

According to a report by PTI, the market intelligence firm's findings show that close to half of all passenger vehicles sold in South Africa in 2025 have Indian origins. This includes vehicles built by Indian manufacturers as well as models produced in India for Japanese and Korean brands. When light commercial vehicles and pick-ups are excluded, India's share of the passenger vehicle market rises even further.

The shift is particularly evident in the performance of Indian automakers. Mahindra has emerged as a major player, driven largel...