Founded by Hari Shanker in 2004 with the launch of Industrial Business MART, Mart Infomedia has evolved into India’s leading and most comprehensive media platform dedicated to manufacturing. With a robust presence across print, online, social media, visual storytelling, and on-ground engagements, Machine Maker is India’s only B2B media house with such a diversified media approach.
With over 28 years of experience in media – 24 of which are dedicated exclusively to manufacturing – Hari Shanker envisioned a storytelling platform that genuinely understands the essence of Indian manufacturing. In 2018, Machine Maker was revitalized as a social enterprise centered on the authentic stories of people, products, and processes, redefining journalism within the B2B industrial space.
Hari Shanker is a seasoned media entrepreneur, author, and storyteller who has passionately worked at the intersection of media and manufacturing. With a deep-rooted belief in authentic storytelling, he redefined B2B journalism in India by launching Machine Maker as a social enterprise. Over the years, he has evolved from a publisher to a visionary media leader, spearheading a movement that gives voice to unsung heroes of Indian manufacturing.
Hari is the author of the bestseller “Change Makers of Indian Manufacturing” and is recognised as a global ambassador for Indian manufacturing, tirelessly working to build collaboration, community, and credibility for the sector—both in India and internationally. Through Machine Maker, he continues to mentor young professionals, engage industry veterans, and bring global attention to India’s industrial potential.
Machine Maker has taken visual content to the next level through engaging interviews, on-site features, factory tours, and industry narratives. The platform’s YouTube channel and social platforms are recognised for their authenticity, technical depth, and inspiring human stories—making Machine Maker the go-to platform for industry professionals, thought leaders, and young engineers.
Machine Maker’s print editions are designed to serve as
community-building tools. Each edition is a curated collection of
entrepreneurial journeys, technological breakthroughs, and sectoral insights released through on-ground events across India. The Manufacturing Maestros initiative acts as a launchpad, recognising precision machining entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration within the ecosystem.
Before diversity became a buzzword, Machine Maker led the conversation on women in manufacturing through its flagship initiative, Womanufacturing. Launched in 2004, it continues to celebrate and amplify the contributions of women engineers, technicians, leaders, and entrepreneurs across the industrial value chain.
Machine Maker is not just reporting industry trends -creating impact, building networks, and
shaping India’s manufacturing future narrative. Today, global media houses and industry influencers
follow the path carved by Machine Maker – an Indian media platform that leads by example
To be the Voice of
Indian Manufacturing
To take Indian
Manufacturing to the
Global Stage and bring
Global Technologies to
India
To become an Enabler
of Indian
Manufacturing by
2026
We are a passionate team of storytellers, researchers, and creators at Machine Maker, united by a common goal of spotlighting the brilliant minds behind the manufacturing sector.
