Hercules Investments Limited reported a net profit of ₹772.13 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase from ₹558.23 lakh in the previous year. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.50 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company's revenue from operations for the year stood at ₹890.80 lakh, compared to ₹614.76 lakh in FY25.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net loss of ₹8.09 lakh, contrasting with a net profit of ₹0.07 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for Q4FY26 was ₹29.48 lakh, up from ₹16.25 lakh in Q4FY25. Total expenses for the quarter rose to ₹30.41 lakh from ₹16.15 lakh in the same period last year.

The board, in its meeting held on May 28, 2026, approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The statutory auditors, M/s. Kanu Doshi Associates LLP, issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Dividend and AGM Details

The board recommended a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share of face value Re. 1 each for FY26. This translates to 250% of the face value. The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM, subject to shareholder approval. The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from August 07, 2026 to August 13, 2026 to determine shareholder entitlement.

The 64th AGM has been scheduled for August 13, 2026, via video conferencing.

Key Financial Metrics

Board Decisions

Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the board approved the reappointment of Shri. Hariprasad Anandkishore Nevatia as Whole-time Director for a period of two years, effective from November 22, 2026 to November 21, 2028, subject to shareholder approval.

Hercules Investments Limited (formerly known as Hercules Hoists Limited) has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by publishing newspaper advertisements for its upcoming Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) in compliance with SEBI listing regulations.

EGM Details and Schedule

The company has scheduled its EGM for Monday, May 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means. This virtual format aligns with regulatory guidelines allowing companies to conduct meetings without physical presence of shareholders at a common venue.

Regulatory Compliance

Pursuant to Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published advertisements on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in:

• Financial Express (English)
• Mumbai Lakshadeep (Marathi)

The EGM notices were previously sent to all shareholders on their registered email addresses on May 2, 2026, ensuring comprehensive communication with stakeholders.

E-voting Arrangements

The company has implemented e-voting facilities in compliance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and Secretarial Standards of General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Company Information

Hercules Investments Limited operates from its registered office at Bajaj Bhawan, 2nd Floor, 226, Jammalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. The company secretary and compliance officer, Chandrasekar Pillutla (FCS 2883), has signed the regulatory filing dated May 3, 2026.

Shareholders requiring technical assistance for e-voting or EGM participation can contact the helpline number 022-4918 6000 or email enollers@in.mpmfs.mufg.com for login credentials and support.