Mahindra South Africa, part of the Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group, has launched its new vehicle assembly facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Initially announced in October 2024, the plant is situated at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone. It will be able to assemble over 1,000 Pik-Up models per month, more than doubling its production capacity. Additionally, the plant also offers the flexibility to accommodate new upcoming car models.
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The new 14,000sqm facility, located close to its previous site, is both more technically superior and larger. It features advanced quality control systems, expanded production lines, and dedicated customisation zones for customers.
Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa, stated that the company’s original facility ‘played a pivotal role’ in establishing its local footprint.
“As demand for our locally assembled Pik Up range continued to rise, we needed a facility with the scale, flexibility, and technology to meet future growth,” he added.
Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra, referred to South Africa as a cornerstone market in Mahindra’s international growth strategy.
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By GlobalData“This new facility strengthens our ability to serve local customers and also enhances our regional manufacturing capabilities,” he added.
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba remarked that the new plant marked a significant milestone for Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. He also appreciated Mahindra’s investment decision as it would boost local job creation.
