Description

Certificate of Incorporation issued by MCA confirming name change from Hercules Hoists Limited to Hercules Investments Limited effective September 19, 2025.

Summary

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a Certificate of Incorporation confirming the name change of Hercules Hoists Limited (CIN: L45400MH1962PLC012385) to Hercules Investments Limited, effective September 19, 2025. The certificate was digitally signed on September 22, 2025, by the Assistant Registrar of Companies at the Central Processing Centre, Manesar, Haryana.

Key Points

  • Original company name: Hercules Hoists Limited
  • New company name: Hercules Investments Limited
  • Corporate Identification Number (CIN): L45400MH1962PLC012385
  • Company type: Company limited by shares
  • Certificate effective date: September 19, 2025 (Nineteenth day of September Two Thousand Twenty Five)
  • Certificate digitally signed: September 22, 2025
  • Registered address: Bajaj Bhawan, 2nd Floor, 226, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra
  • Issuing authority: Central Processing Centre, ROC
  • Approved by: Sabari Raj, Assistant/Deputy/Registrar of Companies

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are associated with this notification. This is a routine corporate action involving a name change approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.

Compliance Requirements

  • Mandatory dual name display: The company is obligated to display both the old name (Hercules Hoists Limited) and new name (Hercules Investments Limited) for a period of two years at all places where the company is required to display its name as per Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013
  • The name change does not affect the rights and liabilities of stakeholders
  • All stakeholders are advised to verify the latest status of the company and its directors on the MCA portal at www.mca.gov.in/MCA21

Important Dates

  • September 19, 2025: Effective date of name change from Hercules Hoists Limited to Hercules Investments Limited
  • September 22, 2025: Date of digital signature on Certificate of Incorporation
  • Two-year period from September 19, 2025: Company must display both old and new names during this period

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. The name change is an administrative corporate action that does not affect the company’s operations, financial position, or shareholder rights. Investors should note the new company name for future correspondence and transactions.

Operational Impact: Low. The company will need to update all statutory records, letterheads, signage, and communications to reflect the new name while maintaining dual display requirements for two years.

Stakeholder Impact: The change does not affect existing contracts, liabilities, assets, or shareholder rights. The CIN remains unchanged, ensuring continuity in all regulatory filings and databases.

Trading Impact: Shareholders should watch for updates regarding any changes to the stock ticker symbol or ISIN, though such changes typically follow administrative name changes with appropriate notification from the exchange.

Impact Justification

Administrative name change with no immediate impact on trading or shareholder rights; company must display old name for two years