Hind Rectifiers shareholders approve name change to Hirect Limited
Hind Rectifiers Limited shareholders have approved the change of the company's name to Hirect Limited and amendments to its Memorandum and Articles of Association via a postal ballot. The resolutions, passed on July 10, 2026, also included increasing authorised share capital and authorising the board to raise borrowing limits and create mortgages under the Companies Act, 2013. With over 99.9% approval across all resolutions, the voting results are available on the company's website.

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Hind Rectifiers Limited shareholders have approved a proposal to change the company's name to Hirect Limited, alongside amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The resolutions were passed through a remote e-voting process conducted between June 11, 2026, and July 10, 2026, with the requisite majority secured on the final date. The company also received approval to increase its authorised share capital and alter the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association.
The postal ballot sought shareholder consent on four key items. Besides the name change and capital increase, members authorised the board to raise borrowing limits under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, shareholders approved the creation of a mortgage and/or charge on all or any of the movable and immovable properties of the company under Section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.
M/s. GMJ & Associates, Company Secretaries, acted as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The report confirms that 129 members cast their votes on the remote e-voting platform. The total number of votes polled across the resolutions was approximately 17.3 million, representing about 50.39% of the total outstanding shares.
The voting results indicated strong support from the promoter group and public institutions. For the special resolution regarding the name change, 99.99% of the votes polled were in favour, with only 0.01% against. The ordinary resolution for increasing authorised share capital also passed with 99.93% of votes in favour. The resolutions concerning borrowing limits and the creation of mortgages were passed with 99.99% and 99.99% approval respectively.
The detailed voting results and the scrutinizer's report have been made available on the company's website and the National Securities Depository Limited e-voting portal. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility was June 5, 2026.
Voting Summary
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change of Name to Hirect Limited | 17,318,550 | 1,806 | 99.9896 | 0.0104 |
| Increase in Authorised Share Capital | 17,307,626 | 12,730 | 99.9265 | 0.0735 |
| Increase in Borrowing Limits | 17,320,235 | 121 | 99.9993 | 0.0007 |
| Creation of Mortgage/Charge | 17,351,715 | 161 | 99.9991 | 0.0009 |
Historical Stock Returns for Hind Rectifiers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.40% | +19.55% | +8.69% | +78.21% | +90.98% | +1,368.78% |
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