Ekki Group is strengthening its international presence by collaborating with established global manufacturers to co-develop and produce advanced pumping solutions for agriculture, building services, infrastructure, municipal utilities and specialised industrial applications. The company combines Indian manufacturing capability, engineering expertise and market access to build partnerships focused on local production, technology integration and expansion into emerging markets.
From Agricultural Roots to a Global Pump Player
Over the decades, the company evolved from an agricultural pump manufacturer into a leading player in India’s pump industry. Today, Ekki is a market leader in openwell-sump submersible pumps and is expanding into advanced pump segments through international joint ventures. “Ekki’s focused portfolio and partnership-oriented approach creates a unique platform for meaningful joint ventures,” said Kanishka Arumugam, co-CEO of Ekki.
Unlike some large pump manufacturers with fully integrated product portfolios, Ekki sees greater opportunities for collaboration because its product range complements rather than competes with many global partners. According to Arumugam, the company is building long-term joint ventures with international manufacturers that want to expand into new products and markets. These collaborations may include design, technology sharing, manufacturing, market access or a combination of all four.
‘1+1 = 111’: Creating Exponential Value
Ekki believes that the greatest value comes from combining complementary capabilities. “When the right capabilities come together, they create exponential impact,” Arumugam explained.nBy integrating manufacturing excellence, engineering capability and market reach, the company aims to create win-win partnerships that deliver significantly greater value than either partner could achieve independently. Ekki has already established cross-border collaborations with manufacturers in Germany and the United States and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support future partnerships under its Alliance Vision. One notable collaboration is the company’s joint venture with Germany’s Homa, while its existing US partnership is being expanded into a broader strategic alliance.
A Strong Manufacturing and Engineering Platform
The Ekki Group has more than $100 million in assets and operates four manufacturing facilities including KOOT, a dedicated components division supplying pump and motor components to global manufacturers. An engineering university that educates more than 3,000 engineering and business graduates. These resources provide international partners with access to manufacturing capacity, engineering talent and technical expertise needed to support large-scale joint ventures.
Why Partnerships Matter in Today’s Market
Arumugam believes collaboration has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by economic volatility, financial uncertainty and rapid technological change. “Partnerships offer one of the strongest paths to sustainable growth. We don’t compete with our partners; we complement them.” Over the last decade, Ekki has developed relationships with more than 90 companies across East Asia, Europe and the Americas. These partnerships cover research and development, manufacturing, distribution, localisation and supply-chain collaboration.
Building a Consortium of Industrial JVs
Ekki plans to create a consortium of complementary industrial joint ventures that reinforce one another over time. The company believes this model will help partners co-develop new products, reduce manufacturing costs, access advanced technologies, leverage India’s engineering capabilities, achieve economies of scale and expand into new regional markets.
India as a Strategic Manufacturing Hub
For international manufacturers seeking to establish or expand operations in India, Ekki positions itself as a preferred local partner. The company offers manufacturing infrastructure, engineering expertise and deep knowledge of the Indian market—advantages that many global players may not easily access on their own. “Our approach is built on trust, transparency and long-term thinking. Alliance-building is not just a strategy for us—it is one of Ekki’s ways of growth,” said Arumugam.
While pumps, motors and systems remain Ekki’s core business, the company is also expanding into engineering services, advanced technology ventures and consortium-based industrial platforms. “Collaboration and co-opetition define our strategic advantage. We partner with the best to build stronger businesses together,” Arumugam added. As reported by worldpumps.com, Ekki’s long-term ambition is to become the preferred joint venture partner for global companies entering India and to be recognised as one of the most respected industrial companies emerging from the region.
