India's Mahindra looking to EVs, pickups in global push: autos CEO

India's No. 2 automaker targeting countries from South Africa to the UK

Mahindra & Mahindra's strong performance in the Indian auto market, despite stiff competition, is boosting its hopes of brisk sales abroad, said Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and CEO of the auto and farm segments at M&M. (Mahindra & Mahindra)

BENGALURU -- India's Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is betting on electric vehicles and a new range of pickups as it looks to expand its international presence, the conglomerate's autos chief said in an interview with Nikkei Asia, with exports to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and the U.K. expected in about two years.