Equestrian Federation of India

What Equestrian Federation of India does

The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is the sole national governing body for equestrian sports in India, constituted in 1967 and headquartered in Delhi Cantt. It organizes, regulates, and sanctions competition across five FEI-recognized disciplines—Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Tent Pegging, and Endurance—operating through a federation-to-club distribution model that reaches 212+ registered riding clubs, certified coaches, individual riders, and horse owners across India. EFI provides the official pathway for Indian athletes to qualify for international events including FEI World Championships, the Asian Games, and the Olympic Games, and it maintains regulatory compliance with WADA anti-doping standards and the national sports code under the oversight of the Indian Olympic Association and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS/SAI).

EFI's technology platform is centered on an Oracle Cloud (Oracle APEX, ap-mumbai-1 region) infrastructure hosting the EFI Infobase, which contains searchable Athlete (Rider) and Horse Registration databases with profiles covering qualifications, FEI IDs, birth dates, coat colors, ownership, and affiliation history. Supporting digital products include a Club Management System (212+ clubs), a Coach Search & Registry (Level 1-3, National, National A/B/C tiers), a Results Management System, an annual EFI Calendar for National Qualifier and regional events, an Android mobile application on Google Play Store, and the EFI Mall online merchandise storefront. Payment processing is handled through a Trak n Pay integration, and event coverage is extended via a Playmersiv live-streaming partnership.

EFI is structured as a non-profit national sports federation rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue sources are not publicly disclosed but plausibly include MYAS/SAI government grants, club and individual membership fees, event entry fees, and limited sponsorship via the "Become a Sponsor" program, supplemented by merchandise sales through EFI Mall. The federation is affiliated with FEI, IOA, MYAS/SAI, the Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF), and the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF), and it is governed by an Executive Committee alongside sub-committees for Selection, Bid Evaluation, Membership Screening, Discipline & Dispute Resolution, and an Athletes Commission.

Name

Equestrian Federation of India

Legal name

Equestrian Federation of India

Website

https://efinf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Equestrian Federation of India is the national governing body for equestrian sports, constituted in 1967, managing five disciplines across 212+ affiliated clubs and an Oracle Cloud-based athlete and horse registry under MYAS/SAI and FEI oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

Keywords

• Equestrian sports governance
• National sports federation
• Horse competition management
• Athlete registration services
• Equestrian event organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Equestrian Federation of India is the national governing body for equestrian sports in India, responsible for organizing and sanctioning competitions across five disciplines — Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Tent Pegging, and Endurance. It maintains the national registry of athletes, horses, and clubs via its Oracle Cloud-based EFI Infobase, runs events such as the EFI Show Jumping Cup and National Equestrian Championship, and selects and fields Indian teams for international competitions including the Olympics and Asian Games.

Product overview

The Equestrian Federation of India operates a unified sports management platform centered around its main website (efinf.org) and supporting digital systems. The core infrastructure includes the EFI Infobase—a comprehensive Oracle Cloud-based database managing athlete (rider) and horse profiles with qualifications and registration data—alongside a Club Management System with over 212 registered clubs and a Coach Search registry. The federation conducts five competitive discipline programs (Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Tent Pegging, Endurance) through a structured National Qualifier (NQ) event series and annual EFI Calendar. Supporting digital products include the EFI Mobile App for Android, EFI Mall for merchandise, and a Results Management System. All activities are coordinated with international bodies FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) and regional federations including IOA, MYAS/SAI, AEF, and ITPF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EFI Show Jumping Cup National show jumping competition organized by the Equestrian Federation of India for registered riders and clubs, offering prize money and serving as a competitive and selection pathway.
• EFI Dressage competition Federation-sanctioned dressage events for registered riders and horses, conducted as part of the national equestrian calendar.
• National Equestrian Championship Premier national-level equestrian championship organized by the Federation across multiple disciplines, serving as the top domestic competition for Indian riders.
• Stallion Parade Federation-organized event showcasing breeding stallions, supporting the Indian equestrian breeding ecosystem.
• EFI Infobase Cloud-based national database hosted on Oracle Cloud that registers and tracks athletes, horses, and clubs, enabling centralized membership and participation management.
• Club Management services Online registration and management services for equestrian clubs seeking affiliation with the Federation, including club enrollment through the EFI Infobase portal.
• EFI Mall Online merchandise store operated by the Federation, selling branded equestrian products and related items to members and the public.
• EFI Android mobile application Official Android mobile application for the Federation, providing members with access to EFI services, news, and engagement tools.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the international governing body for equestrian sports, FEI provides the official rules, regulations, and competition frameworks that EFI operates under. This affiliation enables Indian athletes to participate in FEI-sanctioned international competitions including World Championships and Asian Games.
• IOA (Indian Olympic Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indian Olympic Association provides national sports governance alignment and pathway support for equestrian athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games.
• MYAS/SAI (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / Sports Authority of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for funding, athlete support programs, and compliance with national sports development initiatives under the Khelo Bharat platform.
• AEF (Asian Equestrian Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation providing competition opportunities and governance alignment for Asian equestrian sports including the Asian Games.
• ITPF (International Tent Pegging Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe international governing body for tent pegging discipline, providing competition frameworks and international event access for Indian tent pegging athletes.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• US Equestrian Federation (USEF): US national governing body for equestrian sports. Comparable in scale and function: managing horse/rider registration, club affiliation, multi-discipline competition programs, and Olympic pathway selection.
• German Equestrian Federation (FN): Germany's national equestrian federation, one of the largest globally. Comparable as a multi-discipline governing body with extensive club membership structure, coach registries, and competitive development programs.
• British Equestrian Federation: UK national federation for equestrian sports. Directly comparable as a multi-discipline governing body managing athlete/horse registration, affiliated clubs, discipline programs, and international team selection under FEI.
• Equestrian Australia: Australian national equestrian federation. Comparable in role: governing multiple disciplines, selecting athletes for international events, and managing club affiliations and registrations across a similar geographic scope.

Others

• Sports Authority of India (SAI): Government body under MYAS that funds and supports national sports federations including EFI. Comparable as an institutional counterpart providing financial support, infrastructure, and policy alignment for athlete development programs.
• Indian Olympic Association (IOA): National Olympic body of India, with which EFI is affiliated. Comparable as an Indian national sports federation oversight organization providing governance alignment and Olympic pathway support to member federations.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI): International governing body for equestrian sports. EFI operates directly under FEI's rules and regulations, making FEI the apex counterpart of the same category EFI occupies at the national level, with overlapping discipline oversight and athlete registration functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/equestrianfederationofindia
• Xx.com/Efi_India
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/equestrian-federation-of-india-efi-

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