New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- India's automobile industry is expanding its presence in South Africa, with several automakers planning to upgrade existing assembly lines into full-scale manufacturing units and set up new plants.

This move is part of a broader effort to boost local production and exports.

According to News South Africa, the initiative aligns with South Africa's renewed push to attract global automakers and revive its automobile sector.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau confirmed that both Indian and Chinese automakers have shown keen interest in expanding their investments in the country.

Tau has been holding talks with various automakers as part of the government's strategy to revive the struggling local au...