
Celebrating 25 years of innovation and excellence, e-MUG Engineering continues to empower global industries with trusted engineering solutions, digital transformation, and a commitment to quality and collaboration.
Siva Patnaik is an experienced business leader, engineer, and innovator based in Hyderabad, India.
He is the Chairman of a diverse group of companies e-MUG Engineering Services, FrugalHacks Private Limited, e-Tribe AB, Arudra Consulting, and CitiusKBE.
Over the years, Mr. Patnaik has built organizations that bring together engineering expertise, digital technology, and smart business thinking. His work reflects a rare balance – deep technical understanding with a strong sense of purpose and ethics.
A graduate in mechanical and tool design engineering, Siva Patnaik began his career in the design industry, where he gained a solid foundation in engineering processes and innovation. His passion for solving complex problems led him to start his own ventures, each built on the principles of quality, reliability, and customer success.
Today, his companies serve clients across the world, delivering solutions that make industries faster, smarter, and more efficient.
Siva Patnaik’s professional journey began with a strong foundation in engineering design. Early in his career, he worked with teams that shaped his understanding of product design, manufacturing, and process optimization.
With time, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to start e-MUG Engineering Services, his first venture focused on high-precision design and automation. From there, he expanded into other areas – software development, consulting, knowledge-based engineering, and digital transformation.
Under his leadership, the group has grown into a cluster of innovative companies that work across continents. He is known for his ability to bring the right people together, create collaborative work cultures, and lead by example.
A strategic consulting firm that helps businesses in digital transformation, process optimization, and technology integration.
A full-service engineering company delivering design, analysis, and automation solutions for global industries. Known for its quality-driven culture and reliable project delivery.
The group’s international extension connecting teams and clients across India, Sweden, and other regions to collaborate on advanced engineering projects.
A specialized company providing Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) solutions that improve design productivity, automation, and efficiency. Its tagline – Powerful, Qualitative, Profitable – captures the spirit of Mr. Patnaik’s philosophy.
Focused on creative, cost-effective innovations that simplify business challenges. The name reflects Mr. Patnaik’s belief in frugal engineering – achieving more with less.
Celebrating 25 years of innovation and excellence, e-MUG Engineering continues to empower global industries with trusted engineering solutions, digital transformation, and a commitment to quality and collaboration.
Frugalhacks Pvt. Ltd. showcased its latest industrial automation and robotics solutions at Indexpo 2025, Hyderabad, highlighting innovations for Heavy Engineering, Automotive, FMCG, Aerospace, and more at Stall A-40.