Our Story
Origins
Company History
Founded in 1960, Ekbote Furniture & Projects (EFP) is a legacy-driven enterprise with over six decades of mastery in woodworking, customised furniture manufacturing, and timber-based construction. Led by industry pioneers Govind Ekbote and Neel Ekbote, the company seamlessly blends multi-generational craftsmanship with modern engineering, automation, and German wood-technology expertise.
EFP has delivered landmark hospitality projects across India, including Hyatt, Hilton, Westin, Club Mahindra, and Yak & Yeti, demonstrating its ability to execute high-pressure, high-spec projects with precision, durability, and reliability. With over 35 years of hospitality experience, the company brings a level of technical and operational expertise that few competitors possess.
A key strength of EFP lies in its end-to-end in-house capabilities, managing every stage from design and engineering to CNC manufacturing, finishing, installation, and turnkey execution. This integrated approach ensures unmatched quality control, consistency, and transparency. Unlike modular or assembly-based manufacturers, EFP offers true customisation, engineering each piece from scratch to suit the client’s vision, space, and functional requirements.
Driven by an engineering-led design philosophy, EFP focuses on structural stability, climate and moisture performance, material optimisation, precise joinery, and long-term durability, creating products that are both visually refined and built to last for generations. Its expertise extends beyond furniture to timber homes, wooden cottages, pergolas, gazebos, and outdoor structures, combining architectural insight with advanced timber engineering.
Sustainability is integral to EFP’s craft. The company works with responsibly sourced timber, long-lasting construction methods, low-waste production processes, and finishes that age gracefully. Superior finishing standards, achieved by highly skilled artisans, result in flawless surfaces, timeless aesthetics, and finishes suited to Indian climatic conditions.
Built on values of integrity, transparency, and reliability, Ekbote Furniture & Projects is trusted for clear timelines, honest communication, transparent costing, and continued on-ground support. Today, EFP stands as a symbol of legacy, precision, and innovation, crafting furniture and spaces where nature, design, and craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.
Meet the Team
Founder
Govind Ekbote
With over 35 years of expertise in the furniture and timber industry, Govind Ekbote has been a cornerstone in the growth and success of Ekbote Furniture and Projects. His mastery covers the entire spectrum of manufacturing, from procurement to finishing, with a specialization in customized furniture, turnkey interiors, hospitality projects, and wooden homes.
Over the years, he has spearheaded and delivered landmark hospitality projects such as Hyatt Lucknow, Hyatt Regency Mumbai & Kochi, Hilton Shilim, Club Mahindra Shimla & Goa, and Westin Pune, among many others, each setting new benchmarks in quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.
A true visionary with deep-rooted industry knowledge, Govind Ekbote continues to guide and inspire the next generation, ensuring that the legacy of excellence and innovation in furniture and timber construction endures.
Co Founder
Neel Ekbote
Neel Ekbote is the visionary co-founder of Ekbote Furniture and Projects, carrying forward the proud legacy of the Ekbote family, renowned in furniture manufacturing for over six decades. With a Master’s Degree in Wood Technology from Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Neel brings strong expertise in engineering design, manufacturing, and automation within the furniture and timber industry.
His core strengths lie in combining advanced production technologies with traditional craftsmanship, ensuring precision, efficiency, and enduring quality.
Through Ekbote Furniture and Projects, Neel’s vision is to create sustainable living spaces that blend functionality with design, redefining luxury through wooden cottages, pergolas, and gazebos that connect people with nature.
Lead Interior Designer
Aishwarya Ekbote
Aishwarya Ekbote is the Lead Interior Designer at Ekbote Furniture and Projects, where she spearheads the creative direction and execution of bespoke interior projects. A graduate of Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Pune, she brings together a strong academic foundation with hands-on industry experience.
She believes that well-designed spaces go beyond visual appeal, they are intuitive, purposeful, and thoughtfully tailored to the people who inhabit them. Driven by a deep passion for interiors and a keen eye for detail, Aishwarya approaches every project with a considered balance of aesthetics, functionality, and craftsmanship.