# Stellantis India has commenced exports of the Citroën Basalt, with the first shipment flagged off from its Chennai manufacturing facility to South Africa.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Stellantis India has begun exporting the Citroën Basalt SUV coupé to South Africa.
- Cumulative Citroën vehicle exports from India to South Africa have now reached 10,000 units.
- The Citroën Basalt is built on a platform with up to 95 percent localisation in India.
- Stellantis' Smart Car platform was entirely conceived, developed, and industrialised by Indian R&D teams.

**Companies:** Stellantis
**Countries:** India, South Africa

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