- Business
- Hercules Hoists Limited, a distinguished entity within the Bajaj Group, functions predominantly as a Core Investment Company, primarily dedicated to holding strategic investments in various group enterprises. While the company itself currently derives its income from these investments rather than direct manufacturing operations, its heritage is deeply rooted in the material handling equipment sector. The extensive range of material handling solutions, previously a core activity, is now primarily driven by Indef Manufacturing Limited, a demerged entity associated with the Bajaj Group. Through its affiliated operations, the company’s legacy in material handling encompasses a diverse portfolio of lifting, moving, and storage equipment. This includes an array of mechanical hoists like chain pulley blocks and ratchet lever hoists, alongside advanced electric chain and wire rope hoists. Specialized industrial cranes, such as electric overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and light profile systems, are offered, complemented by innovative storage and retrieval solutions like floor-operated stackers and manipulators. These robust solutions are marketed under established brand names such as Bajaj Indef, iStacker, iCrane, and Stier, catering to a wide spectrum of industries including automotive, infrastructure, heavy engineering, oil and gas, cement, and metals, as well as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and construction. Historically, the company also engaged in power generation through a windmill segment. Incorporated in 1962, Hercules Hoists Limited is based in Navi Mumbai, India. The company has recently announced a voluntary delisting from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) without an exit opportunity.