India, Feb. 28 -- Mahindra is planning to expand its vehicle production capabilities in South Africa, which has turned into one of the fastest-growing international markets for the Indian automaker. The SUV giant has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to begin a feasibility study for setting up a new facility.

The announcement coincides with the production of its 25,000th locally assembled pickup on February 24, 2025. South Africa will play a major role in Mahindra's international strategy, and the brand even showcased its next-generation pickup truck globally in August 2023. Mahindra presently retails four SUVs in South Africa, including the XUV 3XO, Scorpio pickup tru...