- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-GJ-25-0002179

About Hercules Pigments Private Limited
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Hercules Pigments Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the dyes and pigments segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 31 May 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U24100MH2007PTC171238. Its GSTIN is 27AABCH8689Q3ZG (Maharashtra). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹26.83 Lakh. It is led by directors including Vatsala Narendra Desai and Swetal Narendra Desai.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 402 Peninsula Heights C.D.Barfiwala Marg Juhu Lane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400058.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹135.66 Cr, a growth of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹6.6 Cr (net margin 4.9%) and EBITDA of ₹13.99 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 5% over three years and 2% over five years.
The company has about 53 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹13.58 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹8.8 Cr on record. Court records list 9 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 6 filed against it; 1 case is pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹5.91 Cr; the latest was in April 2016. The company has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 853 overdue payments to 37 micro and small suppliers.
Hercules Pigments Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-GJ-25-0002179). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website herculespigment.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Hercules Pigments
Contact details
Hercules Pigments Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is herculespigment.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address402 Peninsula Heights C.D.Barfiwala Marg Juhu Lane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400058
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Dyes & Pigments, Colorants
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Hercules Pigments is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Hercules Pigments Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableHercules Pigments Private Limited reported revenue of ₹135.66 Cr (up 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over five years, including 15% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 31% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹13.99 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹6.6 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 10.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Hercules Pigments Private Limited
Hercules Pigments has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatsala Narendra Desai Also directs: Nitsu Chemicals LLP | Director | 31 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Swetal Narendra Desai Also directs: Pigment Manufacturers Association of India | Director | 31 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Anupam Babubhai Desai | Director | 31 May 2007 | 19 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Hercules Pigments Private Limited is audited by A P M H & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A P M H & ASSOCIATES LLP | FY 2022 | 102699W/W100142 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Hercules Pigments Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2022, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2022 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 15 Jun 2021 | 100456914 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹2.58 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 100384145 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹5 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Dec 2011 | 10329883 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹6 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Jun 2017 | 100117768 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 08 Feb 2008 | 10099084 | Others | ₹1.4 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Hercules Pigments Private Limited has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹5.91 Cr; the latest was in April 2016.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2016 | Funding round | ₹4.16 Cr | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Sep 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Compact Venture Fund |
| Feb 2008 | Funding round | ₹1.75 Cr | Investors: Compact Venture Fund, 3 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Hercules Pigments Private Limited has 9 court cases on record: 3 filed by Hercules Pigments, 6 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 8 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| High courts | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 9)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Gujarat | Special civil application | Filed against the company by M/S Asahi Tennants Color Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court, GUJARAT | Special civil application | Filed by the company against Union of India and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Valsad, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by H.P Raut, Inspector, Building and Other Construction Works, Valsad. | Disposed |
| District court, Valsad, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CSD) | Filed by the company | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Hercules Pigments Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 15 Oct 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 15 Oct 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
Hercules Pigments Private Limited has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 853 overdue payments to 37 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 37)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Radhika Orgochem (India)Pvt Ltd | |||
| Prima Chemicals. | |||
| Jay Chemicals | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Hercules Pigments Private Limited has a workforce of 53 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 05, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Hercules Pigments has 5 GST registrations: 2 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AABCH8689Q3ZG | Maharashtra | Active | 19 Sep 2017 |
| 24AABCH8689Q1ZO | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Hercules Pigments Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2007: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Anupam Babubhai Desai ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2025.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Hercules Pigments is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in dyes and pigments, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 31 May 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24100MH2007PTC171238.
Hercules Pigments has 3 current directors:
- Vatsala Narendra Desai - Director
- Swetal Narendra Desai - Director
- Anupam Babubhai Desai - Director
The latest financial statements of Hercules Pigments on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Hercules Pigments is 27AABCH8689Q3ZG, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AABCH8689Q1ZO (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Hercules Pigments is U24100MH2007PTC171238. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Hercules Pigments has 9 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 6 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the district courts.
Hercules Pigments was incorporated on 31 May 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Hercules Pigments has 4 deals on record (2 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹5.91 Cr; the latest was in April 2016.
Anupam Babubhai Desai ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2025. Anupam Babubhai Desai was appointed as Director on 31 May 2007. Swetal Narendra Desai was appointed as Director on 31 May 2007. Hercules Pigments has 4 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Hercules Pigments is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-GJ-25-0002179).
Hercules Pigments has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 853 overdue payments to 37 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 08 Nov 2023.

