Ranjan Pai

Ranjan Pai is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and the CEO of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), a leading education and healthcare conglomerate. Under his leadership, MEMG has expanded its influence in the education sector, particularly in higher education and medical training. Pai has been instrumental in modernizing educational institutions and enhancing accessibility to quality education in India. Recently, he was in the news due to his involvement in the bidding process for the bankrupt ed-tech company Byju's, where his initial unchallenged position was complicated by the entry of fellow billionaire Ronnie Screwvala, marking a significant battle for control of a key player in the Indian education landscape.