The 12^th ET NOW Machinist Super
Shopfloor Awards 2026

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park | 25^th JUNE, 2026

Overview

ABOUT THE ET NOW MACHINIST SUPER SHOPFLOOR AWARDS The ET NOW Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards, formerly known as The Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards, are organized by Worldwide Media (WWM), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Times Group (BCCL).

This is India’s first and only red-carpet awards ceremony dedicated to the discrete manufacturing industry. Launched in 2015, the awards have become a benchmark for credibility, industry recognition, and popularity. The 11th edition was celebrated on June 26, 2025, in Delhi.

The process Nominations are invited from shop floors rather than companies, ensuring a transparent and fair platform that highlights the best of Indian manufacturing. A total of 54 awards are presented across 16 editorial choices and seven categories, recognising key measurable performance parameters for manufacturing excellence.

Nomination Criteria: To ensure a level playing field, nominations are classified into three segments based on turnover:

- Large Enterprises (Rs 2,000 crore and above)
- Medium Enterprises (Rs 500 crore to Rs 2,000 crore)
- MSMEs (Less than Rs 500 crore)

Although MNC companies sometimes get treated as SMEs due to their India turnover being less than Rs.1000 crore, they are treated separately from homegrown SMEs to be fair to the latter.

The nomination process is simple, with a self-explanatory form and an FAQ section to guide participants. Shortlisted nominations undergo a rigorous evaluation by an eminent jury panel comprising top industry leaders with extensive expertise. Winners are selected through a thorough assessment process.

The winners are honoured at a grand awards ceremony, where they receive the prestigious ‘Machie’ trophy. Over the years, the Machie trophy has gained such widespread recognition that many now refer to the event as the ‘Machie Awards’.

The categories include:

- Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Digital Manufacturing
- Innovation (Product / Process)
- Quality
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Editorial Choice Categories:

- Emerging Manufacturer Of The Year
- Startup of the Year
- CEO of the Year (Male)
- CEO of the Year (Female)
- NextGen Leader of the Year
- Sustainable Manufacturer of The Year
- Manufacturing Head of The Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- HR Leader of the Year (Male)
- HR Leader of the Year (Female)
- Innovator of the Year
- Best Organisation for Women
- Women Changemaker of the Year in Manufacturing
- Shopfloor of the Year
- CIO of the Year
- CTO of the Year

AGENDA

17:00 – 17:30

Registration & Networking

17:30 – 17:35

Introduction By Emcee

17:35 – 17:40

Lamp Lighting by Key Dignitaries

Bill Shukla, Joint Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd.
Farrokh Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director, Cooper Corporation
Ritika Mehta, Group President, EKA Mobility
Shailendra Goswami, Chairman and Managing Director of Pushkaraj Engineering Enterprises
Prashanth Doreswamy, President & CEO, Continental India

17:40 – 17:45

Welcome Note

Amit Shanbaug, Editor, ET Now Machinist, ET Now Polymers (Times Group)

17:45 – 17:55

Keynote Address

Bill Shukla, Joint Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd.

18:00 – 19:00

Panel Discussion: Smart, Sustainable, Scalable: The New Blueprint for Manufacturing Growth

Moderator: Avinash Singh, Partner, Deloitte India

Speakers:

Bill Shukla, Joint Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd.
Farrokh Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director, Cooper Corporation
Prashanth Doreswamy, President & CEO, Continental India
Ritika Mehta, Group President, EKA Mobility
Hitendra Mishra, Chief Executive Officer-Die Casting Business, Minda Corporation Ltd.
S Narayana Prasad, Chief Executive Officer of Triveni Turbines
Sarvadnya Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, General Instruments Consortium
Shailendra Shukla, Managing Director, Eaton