Ekki Homa, the joint venture between Ekki Pumps (India) and Homa Pumpenfabrik GmbH (Germany), has appointed NK Ranganath, former Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps India, as its chief advisor. An industry veteran, Ranganath brings more than four decades of leadership experience across the water technology and industrial sectors.
Proven Track Record in Scaling India Operations
During his tenure as Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps India, Ranganath played a pivotal role in building and scaling the company’s India operations. In particular, he drove initiatives focused on sustainability, strong governance frameworks, operational excellence and long-term value creation, positioning the company for sustained growth in the Indian market.
Deep Engagement with India’s Water Ecosystem
Beyond corporate leadership, Ranganath has remained closely engaged with India’s water and sustainability ecosystem. He previously served as co-chairman of the CII National Water Committee, chairman of the CII Tamil Nadu State Council, and president of the Madras Management Association. Currently, he serves as an independent director on the boards of several listed and unlisted companies.
Strategic Advisory Role to Drive Expansion
Ranganath will work closely with the board and leadership team of Ekki Homa. He will provide strategic guidance on growth priorities, distributor development, and governance structures. He will also support organisational capability building as the joint venture accelerates its expansion across India.
Leadership Welcomes the Appointment
Kanishka Arumugam, Co-CEO of Ekki, said, “I have known Mr Ranganath for over 15 years, and we are delighted to have him associated with Ekki Homa. He brings deep strategic insight and a proven track record of building scale in the global water-technology sector. His association further strengthens our leadership as we expand manufacturing capabilities and market presence”.
Strengthening Focus on Indian Market Needs
Hans Hoffmann, CEO of Homa Pumpenfabrik GmbH, said Ranganath’s experience would reinforce the joint venture’s market focus. “Ranganath’s deep understanding of the technical and operational requirements of the Indian sewage market will strengthen our ability to deliver robust, long-term solutions to real on-ground challenges,” Hoffmann said.
Distributor-Led Growth Strategy in Focus
As reported by worldpumps.com, Ekki Homa is pursuing a dual-track growth strategy centred on “Made in India, for India and the world,” while building the Ekki-Homa brand through a distributor-led go-to-market approach. The company plans to establish over 75 distribution partners across major Indian cities, serving residential, industrial, commercial and OEM segments.
