Maharshi Udyog

What Maharshi Udyog does

Maharshi Udyog (also operating as Maharshi Group) is a privately-held, family-owned Indian engineering group founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company designs, develops and manufactures industrial labelling machines, packaging machines, integrated packaging lines, automation/inspection systems, and a range of label materials, serving nine end-market verticals — pharmaceutical (primary), distillery & brewery, cosmetics & personal care, agrochemicals & pesticides, food & beverages, lubricants, nutraceuticals, household & cleaning products, and paints & chemicals. Its core technology stack centers on digital servo-driven motion control, PLC + touch-screen HMI architectures, and camera-based vision inspection (Baumer/Basler industrial cameras), enabling equipment throughput of 120-300 containers per minute on labelling lines and 30-150 BPM on filling/capping lines, with track & trace systems capable of parent-child serialization at 300 BPM for anti-counterfeiting.

The company manufactures to GMP and cGMP standards and operates from a single headquarters facility in Ahmedabad. It employs 51-100 people and has built an export presence spanning 45+ countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, with named subsidiaries including Maharshi Labels Pvt Ltd for in-house label production. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered machinery (quote-based pricing depending on configuration, head count, speed and automation level), recurring sales of label materials and consumables, and aftermarket automation hardware (track & trace, inspection, barcode readers). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales domestically and abroad, supplemented by industry exhibitions, a corporate website, and active social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, Pinterest and Tumblr.

The leadership team is entirely from the Shah family, with Mr. Rajesh Shah as Chairman, Mr. Bhagwat Shah as Managing Director, Mr. Hiren Shah as Joint Managing Director, and Harshit Shah, Dhrumil Shah, Jigesh Dani (Marketing), and Rajendra Gandhi (Production, linked to Maharshi Labels Pvt Ltd) as Directors. No institutional investors, funding rounds, or public shareholders are reported, and the company has not disclosed revenue, patents, or formal awards in the source material.

Name

Maharshi Udyog

Legal name

Maharshi Udyog

Website

https://maharshi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maharshi Udyog is a privately-held Indian engineering group, founded 1980 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, that designs and manufactures industrial labelling machines, packaging machines, integrated packaging lines, automation/inspection systems, and label materials for pharmaceutical, beverage, cosmetics, food, agrochemical, and chemical manufacturers across 45+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial labelling machines
• Packaging machinery
• Bottle filling equipment
• Packaging automation systems
• Label printing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Labelling and Packaging Machines: Sale of industrial labelling machines (rotary sticker, double-side, wrap-around, top labelling, shrink sleeve applicators), packaging machines (filling, capping, cartonators, flow wrap), and integrated packaging lines. Machines are custom-built for specific industry requirements with pricing based on specifications, configuration, and automation level.
2. Label Materials and Consumables: Production and sale of label materials including paper labels, shrink sleeves, multi-layer laminates, metalized labels, spouted pouches, and stand-up/zipper pouches for various industries
3. Automation Systems and Inspection Equipment: Sale of automation division products including track & trace systems, label inspection systems, barcode readers, and presence/absence detection systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maharshi Udyog designs, develops, and manufactures industrial labelling machines, packaging machinery, integrated packaging lines, automation systems (track & trace, inspection, barcode reading), and label materials for pharmaceutical, distillery and brewery, cosmetic, food and beverage, agrochemical, lubricant, nutraceutical, household cleaning, and industrial chemical manufacturers. Products range from single machines such as rotary sticker labellers, servo piston fillers, rotary screw cappers, and tablet counters to complete end-to-end packaging lines combining bottle unscrambling, washing, filling, capping, labelling, inspection, and shrink wrapping, along with an in-house label printing division producing shrink sleeves, multi-layer laminates, metalized labels, and security labels.

Product overview

Maharshi Udyog is a multi-product, multi-location engineering group headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, established in 1980. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of labelling machines, packaging machines, packaging lines, automation systems, and labels for diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, agrochemicals, lubricants, and distillery/brewery sectors. The product portfolio includes Rotary Sticker Labelling Machine, Double-Side Sticker Labelling Machine, High-Speed Ampoule/Vial Labelling Machine, Top Labelling Machine, Wrap Around Labelling Machine, Security Seal Tamper-Evident Labeler, Automatic Shrink Sleeve Applicator, and Tube Labelling Machine for labelling applications. Packaging machines include Viscous/Non-Viscous Liquid Filling Machine, Electronic Liquid Filling Machine, Volumetric Liquid Filling Machine, Level Filling Machine, Powder Auger Filling Machine, Rotary Screw Capping Machine, Automatic Linear Capping Machine, Automatic ROPP Capping Machine, Automatic Cartonator Machine, Automatic Flow Wrap Machine, Shrink Wrapper & Collating Bundling Machine, Bottle Unscrambler, Bottle Washing Machine, Air Jet Cleaning Machine, Induction Sealing Machine, Desiccant Feeder, Leak Testing Machine, Visual Inspection Machine, and Tablet Capsule Counting and Filling Machine. Complete packaging lines include Liquid Filling Line, Viscous/Non-Viscous Liquid Filling Line, Tablet Capsule Counting and Filling Line, IV Fluid Bottle Packing Line, and Powder Filling Line. Automation systems include Labelled Bottle Inspection System, Track & Trace System, and Pharma Code and Barcode Readers. Labels include Paper Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Multi-Layer Laminates, Metalized Labels, Transparent Labels, Pearlized Labels, Stand-Up/Zipper Pouches, and Security Labels. The company operates across 45+ countries and serves industries requiring GMP compliance and international quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Sticker Labelling Machine High-speed rotary labelling machine for round, rectangular, conical, and oval bottles, using digital servo technology at 120-240 containers per minute with 4, 8, 12, or 24 stations. Targeted at pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical producers requiring precision label placement.
• Double-Side Sticker Labelling Machine Automatic front and back labelling machine applying stickers to bottles, containers, and jars simultaneously, with digital servo technology operating at 100-300 containers per minute. Designed for two-sided branding and regulatory labeling on PET, HDPE, and glass containers.
• High-Speed Ampoule/Vial Labelling Machine Precision labelling system engineered for ampoules and vials in pharmaceutical packaging with high-accuracy placement requirements.
• Top Labelling Machine Top side label applicator for horizontal labelling on cartons, boxes, containers, bottles, and jars, using digital servo technology at up to 150 labels per minute.
• Wrap Around Labelling Machine High-speed wrap around labeller for full and partial wrap labelling on bottles and containers using digital servo technology at 100-300 containers per minute.
• Security Seal Tamper-Evident Labeler Tamper-evident labelling machine that applies security seal labels to ensure product integrity and prevent unauthorized access, applicable across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food packaging.
• Automatic Shrink Sleeve Applicator Automatic shrink sleeve applicator that cuts and inserts sleeves from roll form onto any shape and size of container for full-body decoration and tamper evidence.
• Tube Labelling Machine Automatic tube labelling machine with a clockwise rotating indexing wheel and 12 spindle mandrels, achieving up to 60 tubes per minute for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and personal care tubes.
• Viscous/Non-Viscous Liquid Filling Machine Servo piston filler for precise liquid filling of PET, HDPE, and glass bottles in multi-head configurations of 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 heads, achieving 30-120 bottles per minute with filling range from 10 grams to 5 kilograms.
• Electronic Liquid Filling Machine Flow meter-based liquid filling machine with PLC control and touch screen HMI, handling 2-12 heads with speeds of 20-150 BPM for filling capacities from 30 ml to 5 litres.
• Volumetric Liquid Filling Machine Volumetric filling system that dispenses a predetermined volume of liquid into containers in packaging operations.
• Level Filling Machine Overflow technology filling machine that maintains exact liquid level in bottles, suitable for foamy or transparent liquids such as beer, wine, and spirits.
• Powder Auger Filling Machine Multi-head powder filling machine with independently controlled augers and funnels for precise dispensing of fine or granular powders, handling 4-25 bottles per minute with 1, 2, or 4 heads and fill sizes from 30 grams to 1 kilogram.
• Rotary Screw Capping Machine Multi-head automatic pick-and-place rotary screw capping machine with 4, 6, 8, or 10 head configurations, operating at 60-150 BPM for secure bottle sealing, built to CGMP standards.
• Automatic Linear Capping Machine High-speed linear capping machine for tightening pre-threaded caps on bottles, containers, and jars at speeds up to 100 BPM with no change part system.
• Automatic ROPP Capping Machine Multi-head automatic Roll-On-Pilfer-Proof (ROPP) capping machine with 1-10 heads operating at 60-150 BPM for secure aluminum metal cap sealing on various bottle shapes.
• Automatic Cartonator Machine High-speed cartoning machine for packing bottles, vials, blisters, tubes, and soaps into cartons at up to 100 cartons per minute, accepting carton dimensions from 65-180 mm length, 20-75 mm width, and 14-65 mm height.
• Automatic Flow Wrap Machine Servo-driven horizontal flow wrapping machine for centre pillow-type sealing of cylindrical, cubical, and irregularly shaped products at speeds of 100-300 pouches per minute.
• Shrink Wrapper and Collating Bundling Machine Automatic shrink wrapping and collating bundling machine with heat shrink technology operating at 5-15 packs per minute, featuring touch screen HMI and PLC controls.
• Bottle Unscrambler Machine Automatic bottle unscrambler for PET and HDPE bottles with quick changeover capability, operating at up to 250 bottles per minute with approximately 2,500 bottle storage capacity.
• Rotary Bottle Unscrambler Machine Rotary bottle unscrambler with stainless steel hopper for round bottles, operating at up to 80 bottles per minute with changeable nylon disk for different bottle diameters.
• Bottle Washing Machine Rotary bottle washing machine for PET and glass bottles at 30-90 BPM with 4 inner washing cycle zones and 1 outer zone, accommodating bottles from 15 ml to 1,000 ml.
• Air Jet Cleaning Machine Linear air jet cleaning machine with diving-type nozzles operating at up to 150 units per minute for bottles, jars, and containers from 25 mm to 75 mm diameter.
• Induction Sealing Machine Automatic induction cap sealing machine with variable speed conveyor operating at 30-100 BPM for tamper-evident bottle sealing.
• Desiccant Feeder Machine Single head automatic desiccant feeder for roll-form fed desiccant insertion into bottles at up to 60 BPM with container sizes from 25-85 mm diameter.
• Leak Testing Machine IV bottle leak testing machine that detects pinholes with rotating disk design, suitable for 100, 250, 500, and 1,000 ml bottles at 100 bottles per minute.
• Visual Inspection Machine Manual visual inspection system for IV fluid bottles with LED lighting and black and white background vinyl sheets for detecting foreign particles and bottle deformations.
• Tablet Capsule Counting and Filling Machine Fully electronic channel counter for counting and filling tablets, capsules, and soft gels at 30-120 BPM with 6, 9, 12, 24, or 48 tracks, achieving 100% counting accuracy.
• Liquid Filling Line Complete end-to-end liquid filling packaging line integrating bottle washing, electronic liquid filling, ROPP capping, double side labelling, and shrink wrapping.
• Viscous/Non-Viscous Liquid Filling Line Complete packaging line for viscous and non-viscous liquids combining bottle unscrambler, air jet cleaning, servo piston filling, rotary screw capping, double side labelling, and shrink wrapper.
• Tablet Capsule Counting and Filling Line Complete pharmaceutical packaging line integrating rotary bottle unscrambler, air jet cleaning, tablet counting and filling, desiccant feeder, linear capping, induction sealing, and wrap around labelling.
• IV Fluid Bottle Packing Line Complete IV fluid bottle packaging line including leak testing, visual inspection, sticker labelling, flow wrap packing, and belt conveyor systems.
• Powder Filling Line Complete powder filling packaging line integrating bottle unscrambler, powder auger filling, rotary screw capping, induction sealing, and double side labelling.
• Labelled Bottle Inspection System Automated camera-based inspection system for barcode reading, OCV/OCR verification, presence and absence detection, pattern matching, and label shifting and tear detection on labelled bottles and containers.
• Track and Trace System Real-time track and trace solution combining a barcode label printer, conveyor with label applicator, camera system for barcode reading, and industrial PC for reporting, operating at 300 BPM with parent-child relationship establishment for anti-counterfeiting and supply chain transparency.
• Pharma Code and Barcode Readers Advanced 1D and 2D barcode and pharma code readers with Baumer and Basler cameras, capable of decoding damaged or partially printed codes as small as 0.8 PPM at speeds of 50-600 BPM for pharmaceutical packaging lines.
• Paper Labels Paper-based labels for chemical products, cartons, and bulk packaging applications.
• Shrink Sleeves Full-body shrink sleeve labels offering complete product coverage and tamper-evident features for beverages, spirits, and beer bottles.
• Multi-Layer Laminates Multi-layer laminated labels providing moisture and oxygen protection for sensitive products including pharmaceuticals.
• Metalized Labels Premium metalized labels for high-end alcoholic beverages and craft beers with enhanced shelf appeal.
• Transparent Labels Transparent labels for clear glass bottles and jars, providing a clean professional appearance for beverages and spirits.
• Pearlized Labels Premium pearlized labels adding aesthetic appeal for high-end alcoholic beverages and craft beers.
• Stand-Up/Zipper Pouches Flexible packaging pouches with stand-up and zipper features for protein powders, meal replacements, and powdered herbs.
• Security Labels Anti-counterfeiting labels including tamper-evident seals, void labels, and non-clonable QR codes for product authenticity.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed rotary labelling achieves 120-240 containers per minute
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Krones AG: Global German packaging machinery leader serving beverage, food, and pharmaceutical customers with filling, labelling, and complete line solutions. Directly comparable to Maharshi's end-to-end beverage/pharma packaging line offerings, though Krones operates at significantly larger scale and serves tier-1 multinational accounts.
• IMA (Industria Macchine Automatiche): Italian multinational packaging machinery group with deep pharmaceutical and cosmetics processing/packaging portfolios. Directly competes in Maharshi's pharma filling, cosmetic tube filling, and integrated packaging line categories with broader geographic reach and installed base.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery solutions provider across multiple industries including food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods. Compares to Maharshi's broad multi-vertical packaging machinery portfolio with a more fragmented, brand-aggregated go-to-market.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery supplier focused on pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery end-of-line equipment including filling, labelling, and inspection. Highly comparable to Maharshi's pharma-oriented lines (tablet counting, IV fluid, track & trace) and a primary competitive incumbent in regulated-industry accounts.
• Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical packaging machinery including counting, filling, capping, labelling, and serialization lines. Closely overlaps with Maharshi's pharma primary segment and represents a premium-tier European competitor in tablet/capsule and vial packaging.
• Sidel Group: Global supplier of packaging equipment and services for beverage, food, and home/personal care industries, including filling, labelling, and end-of-line solutions. Comparable to Maharshi's distillery/brewery, beverage, and cosmetics segments in PET/HDPE/glass filling and labelling.
• Bausch + Strobel: German specialist in pharmaceutical packaging machinery for vials, ampoules, syringes, and parenteral products. Highly comparable to Maharshi's high-speed ampoule/vial labelling and IV fluid packaging lines, representing a premium-tier focused competitor in pharma parenteral packaging.
• KHS GmbH: German manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for beverage, food, and non-food sectors. Directly comparable to Maharshi's filling, capping (including ROPP), and labelling equipment for beverage and brewery customers.
• ACG Worldwide: Indian-headquartered pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery manufacturer with global presence. Most direct Indian competitor to Maharshi's pharma-focused filling, capping, labelling, and capsule counting product lines, with comparable cost positioning and similar emerging-market export profile.

Broad incumbents

• Sacmi Group: Italian multinational offering packaging machinery, labelling technologies, and inspection systems across beverage, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical verticals. Compares to Maharshi's integrated packaging lines and label printing operations, with much broader scope including ceramics and container manufacturing equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maharshiind
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRXaCN-W3dswc-_JX0aRUhg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaharshiGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maharshi-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/maharshi_packaging
• Pinterestpinterest.com/maharshigrouppackaging

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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