Logo of the Ekki Group
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Coimbatore-headquartered Ekki Group is exploring opportunities in the school education sector and is talking to leading global players in the pre-school and K-12 education sector for a partnership.The Group plans to establish a network of premium pre-schools across India in the first phase, followed by expansion into the K-12 segment. It is discussing with leading players from developed education markets to establish a long-term strategic JV. The partner will contribute international curriculum and pedagogy, academic excellence frameworks, digital learning and technology platforms, said a press release from Ekki.“India’s preschool sector market is currently estimated at approximately $5 billion and is projected to grow to nearly $15 billion over the next decade, driven by rising parental awareness, urbanisation, dual-income families, and increasing focus on early childhood development,” Kanishka Arumugam, co-CEO of Ekki, which has a net asset value exceeding $100 million, according to a press release.The Group already operates educational institutions in the higher education sector and its pumpsets are sold in India and other countries. Published - June 09, 2026 08:26 pm IST
