Hercules Investments Limited Completes Postal Ballot with 99.99% Approval for Independent Director Appointment
Hercules Investments Limited completed its postal ballot on May 02, 2026, with 99.99% shareholder approval for appointing Mahendrakumar Amritlal Gohel as Independent Director. The remote e-voting process from April 03 to May 02, 2026, saw 50.16% participation from outstanding shares, with comprehensive compliance to Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

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Hercules investments Limited (formerly Hercules Hoists Limited) has successfully completed its postal ballot process on May 02, 2026, with shareholders overwhelmingly approving the appointment of Mr. Mahendrakumar Amritlal Gohel as an Independent Director. The company submitted the voting results to BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
Voting Process and Timeline
The remote e-voting facility was provided to shareholders as on the cut-off date of March 27, 2026. The voting process commenced on April 03, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and concluded on May 02, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST). MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) facilitated the e-voting system for the company.
The company published mandatory newspaper advertisements in "Active Times" (English) and "Sakal" (Mumbai Lakshadeep) on April 03, 2026, as required under Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
Voting Results and Shareholder Participation
The postal ballot witnessed significant shareholder participation, with detailed results across different categories:
| Category | Total Shares Held | Votes Polled | Polling % | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 2,22,75,720 | 1,60,24,680 | 71.94% | 1,60,24,680 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 216 | 216 | 100.00% | 216 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 97,24,064 | 25,838 | 0.27% | 24,039 | 1,799 | 93.04% |
| Total | 3,20,00,000 | 1,60,50,734 | 50.16% | 1,60,48,935 | 1,799 | 99.99% |
Resolution Details and Compliance
The special resolution sought shareholders' approval for the appointment of Mr. Mahendrakumar Amritlal Gohel (DIN: 09425947) as an Independent Director of the company. The resolution was passed with the requisite majority, receiving 99.99% votes in favour from the total votes polled.
Vaibhav Dandawate (Membership No. A51538, COP: 27947), Partner of M/s. Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, served as the appointed Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The Board of Directors had appointed the scrutinizer on March 19, 2026.
Regulatory Framework and Documentation
The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, along with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The company also complied with General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Chandrasekar Pillutla (M.no.: F2883) digitally signed the submission documents on May 02, 2026, confirming the completion of all regulatory requirements for the postal ballot process.
Historical Stock Returns for Hercules Investments
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.98% | -4.52% | +41.80% | -31.56% | -16.14% | +288.65% |
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