Chandrika Corporation

What Chandrika Corporation does

Chandrika Corporation is an Ahmedabad, India-based private manufacturer of industrial marking and coding equipment, founded in 1987 and operating continuously for 38 years. The company produces a catalog of mechanical and laser marking systems including fiber laser marking machines, dot pin marking machines, roll marking machines, and impact presses, alongside hand-operated tools such as hand punches, interchangeable steel type (IST) sets, and logo/inspection stamps. Its products serve part-identification, traceability, and quality-marking applications across ten or more end-markets including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, cosmetics, renewable energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, dairy, defence, and heavy engineering.

The business operates a direct-sales model with quote-based pricing on capital equipment and consumable tooling, and positions itself as serving customers worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 employee range. Leadership consists of CEO Tiraj Shah and Director Himanshu Shah, indicating a closely-held family/owner-operated structure typical of Indian small-enterprise industrial manufacturers. There are no disclosed funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, or third-party distribution arrangements in the available data.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; the absence of named reference customers, case studies, or distributor network documentation limits external visibility into order volume, geographic mix, and customer retention. The product mix spans low-cost consumables (stamps, hand punches) and higher-ticket automated equipment (fiber laser marking machines), suggesting a tiered revenue model where consumables may provide recurring revenue and capital equipment drives larger but lumpy transactions. The company's small headcount, niche specialization, and lack of disclosed digital or AI capabilities place it in the small-scale niche industrial manufacturer segment with modest but durable positioning in fragmented end-markets.

Name

Chandrika Corporation

Legal name

Chandrika Corporation

Website

https://chandrikacorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chandrika Corporation, founded 1987 in Ahmedabad, India, manufactures industrial marking and coding equipment — fiber laser, dot pin, and roll marking machines plus hand stamps and IST tooling — serving aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, defence, and other industrial customers worldwide through direct, quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Marking and Coding Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial marking machines
• Metal stamping tools
• Laser marking systems
• Coding equipment
• Metal engraving tools

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Marking Machines Sales: Sale of automated and semi-automatic marking machines including Fiber Laser Marking Machines, Dot Pin Marking Machines, Roll Marking Machines, and Impact Presses. These are one-time capital purchases for industrial manufacturing operations.
2. Marking Tools & Stamps Sales: Sale of consumable and replacement marking tools including Interchangeable Steel Type sets, Hand Punches, Numerators, and custom logo/inspection stamps. These are repeat purchase items for ongoing manufacturing operations.
3. Custom Solutions & Accessories: Custom-made stamps, specialized holders for different machines, and application-specific solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chandrika Corporation manufactures and supplies industrial marking and coding machines, tools, and stamps for permanent identification of metal components. The product range covers both conventional manual/semi-automatic solutions (Interchangeable Steel Type sets, Hand Punches, Rotary and Automatic Numerators, Roll Marking Machines, Impact Presses) and automatic computerized systems (Dot Pin Marking Machines and Fiber Laser Marking Machines). Products are used to mark serial numbers, batch codes, lot numbers, company names, and logos on metal parts across diverse industries.

Product overview

Chandrika Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of marking and coding machines, tools, and stamps. The product lineup consists of two main categories: Conventional Manual/Semi-Automatic Solutions (Interchangeable Steel Type Sets, Hand Punches, Rotary and Automatic Numerators, Roll Marking Machines, and Impact Presses) and Automatic Marking Solutions (Dot Pin Marking Machine and Fiber Laser Marking Machine). The company also provides complementary accessories including Logo/Inspection Stamps and Hand/Machine Holders. All products are designed for industrial marking, identification, and traceability applications across diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiber Laser Marking Machine Ytterbium Fiber Laser (Class IV) marking machine with 20/30 Watt output power, air-cooled design, marking speed up to 7000 mm/sec, and maintenance-free operation with MTTF diode life greater than 100,000 hours. Used for automatic marking on automobile components, jewelry, machine tools, kitchenware, electronics, and other metal industrial parts.
• Dot Pin Marking Machine Portable computerized marking machine with 150x100mm marking area, capable of marking on materials up to 60 HRC hardness with depth up to 0.6mm. Programmable for serial numbers, dates, QR codes, and custom logos, with USB connectivity and ERP integration capability. Suited for name plates, chassis, diamond wire dies, pistons, and similar components.
• Impact Press Manual and pneumatic impact press for marking, stamping, riveting, and light assembly operations. Features spring-loaded ram mechanism, adjustable marking pressure, automatic compensation for workpiece thickness, and compatibility with IST Steel Types via machine holders. Used in metal stamping and light industrial assembly applications.
• Roll Marking Machine Manual and pneumatic marking machine designed for cylindrical components including hose fittings, bushes, drills, taps, engine valves, spark plugs, and sanitary fittings. Uses interchangeable steel types and logo marking dies with quick setup and adjustable marking depth.
• Automatic Numerator (AN) Automatic serial number marking machine with type wheels in sizes 2-10mm and 6-10 wheel configurations. Features high-quality tool steel construction, automatic wheel changing mechanism, alphanumeric capabilities, and options for logo marking and hot foil stamping.
• Rotary Type Numerator (RTN) Manual rotary marking machine with 11-face wheels (0-9 plus blank) in 4-6 wheel configurations. Features tool steel construction, positive locking pin mechanism, dull nickel plating, and individual wheel release for alphanumeric marking on metal components.
• Hand Punch Set Standard and low-stress dotted hand punches made from heat-treated tool steel (Rockwell C 58-62 HRC at character, 32-40 HRC at striking end). Available in sizes 3-10mm for alphabet and number sets, with dull nickel plating for rust-free operation. Used to mark batch numbers, serial numbers, and lot numbers on name plates and steel components.
• Interchangeable Steel Type (IST) Set Steel type character sets (112 pieces per kit) for stamping serial numbers, model numbers, and alphanumeric codes into steel and metals. Available in sizes T-010 to T-160 with hardness HRC 58-63, dull nickel plated for rust resistance, with bevel angles and standard calligraphy to maximize type life. Used with Impact Press and Roll Marking Machines.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Markem-Imaje: Markem-Imaje (a Dover company) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial marking, coding, and traceability systems including laser, inkjet, and thermal transfer solutions. It directly competes with Chandrika across the same customer verticals (automotive, aerospace, pharma, food & beverage).
• Videojet Technologies: Videojet (part of Danaher) supplies continuous inkjet, laser marking, thermal transfer, and case coding systems globally. It is a direct competitor to Chandrika in permanent metal marking and traceability for industrial OEMs.
• FOBA (part of ALLTEC): FOBA specializes in fiber and CO2 laser marking systems, including direct part marking for medical devices, automotive, and electronics. Its laser marking portfolio is a close substitute for Chandrika's fiber laser offering.
• SIC Marking: SIC Marking designs and builds dot peen, laser, and scribing marking systems for permanent part identification, with strong presence in automotive and metalworking. Its product mix overlaps closely with Chandrika's Dot Pin and Laser Marking offerings.
• Trumpf: Trumpf is a major German manufacturer of industrial laser marking and engraving systems used across automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Its TruMark fiber laser line competes directly with Chandrika's Fiber Laser Marking Machine in metal marking applications.
• Domino Printing Sciences: Domino is a global leader in industrial coding and marking, offering laser marking, inkjet, and thermal inkjet printers for product identification and traceability. It competes head-to-head with Chandrika's laser and dot-pin systems in automotive, pharma, and industrial manufacturing.
• Telesis Technologies: Telesis is a US-based manufacturer of pin stamping, dot peen, and laser marking systems used for permanent part marking in aerospace, automotive, and heavy industry - directly comparable to Chandrika's impact press and dot pin machines.
• MECCO Partners: MECCO manufactures laser marking, dot peen, and impact marking systems for metal part identification, with deep penetration in automotive and aerospace. It competes with Chandrika in the same permanent metal marking use cases.
• Gravotech Group: Gravotech provides dot peen, laser engraving, scribing, and mechanical marking solutions, plus consumable marking tools. It directly mirrors Chandrika's combined machine-plus-tool offering for industrial traceability.

Broad incumbents

• Han's Laser: Han's Laser is one of China's largest laser equipment manufacturers, offering fiber laser markers as part of a broad industrial laser portfolio. It competes with Chandrika in laser marking for metals while also serving wider cutting and welding markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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