Badge Making Machine in India – Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Whether you're a print shop owner, event organizer, or aspiring entrepreneur, a badge making machine is one of the most versatile and profitable equipment investments you can make in India.
What Is a Badge Making Machine?
A badge making machine (also called a button badge maker or pin badge machine) is a manual press that seals printed designs inside a metal shell with a safety-pin back — creating wearable round badges. The process takes under 10 seconds per badge and requires no electricity.
In India, badges are used for:
- School and college events and elections
- Political campaigns
- Corporate identity and branding
- NGO and awareness campaigns
- Band and artist merchandise
- Sports teams and fan clubs
- Festival and exhibition souvenirs
Badge Machine Sizes Available in India
| Size | Best For | Price at ShopShip |
|---|---|---|
| 44mm | Small badges, school ID pins | Part of 44mm raw material kit |
| 58mm | Most popular — events, merchandise | ₹12,499 |
| 75mm | Large display badges, promotional | Available on request |
The 58mm badge machine is the #1 seller in India — large enough for photos and text, compact enough for everyday wear.
How Does a Badge Making Machine Work?
- Cut your design to the correct circle size using a die cutter
- Load the mold — place the metal top, your printed design, and the mylar film into the bottom mold
- Press the machine — bring the top mold down, press firmly, and the badge is sealed
Done — a professional badge in under 10 seconds.
What Raw Material Do You Need?
For a 58mm badge machine, you need 58mm circle badge raw material — available at ShopShip in packs of 100. Each set includes:
- 1x metal top (silver or gold)
- 1x mylar film (transparent protective layer)
- 1x safety-pin back base
Starting a Badge Making Business in India
Revenue model:
- Raw material cost: ₹6–₹7 per badge
- Printing cost: ~₹2 per badge
- Selling price: ₹20–₹60 per badge
- Profit per badge: ₹12–₹50
A single school election order for 500 badges = ₹6,000–₹25,000 revenue.
Best customers:
- Schools and colleges (annual events, elections, farewell)
- Political parties (local body and state elections)
- Event management companies
- Corporate HR departments
- Fan merchandise sellers
- NGOs and social campaigns
Complete Badge Business Starter Kit from ShopShip
- 58mm Circle Badge Making Machine – ₹12,499
- 58mm Circle Die Cutter (Imported) – ₹5,499
- Circle Badge Raw Material Pack of 100 (58mm) – ₹649
- Printbot Software Lifetime – ₹1,499
Total starter cost: ~₹20,146
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make fridge magnets with a badge machine?
No — badge machines make pin-back badges. Fridge magnets require a dedicated fridge magnet machine. ShopShip sells both.
Q: How many badges can I make per hour?
With one machine and a die cutter, approximately 150–200 badges per hour.
Q: What's the minimum order I should accept?
A minimum of 50 badges per order is recommended.
ShopShip is India's #1 supplier of badge making machines, fridge magnet machines, and acrylic keychain raw materials. Shop at shopship.in