The company was originally incorporated as a “Mercury Metals Private Limited” on July 4, 1986 under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956 with Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Havelli. Subsequently on February 17, 1995 the name of the Company was changed from “Mercury Metals Private Limited” to “Mercury Capital Limited”. Further, on January 10, 1997, the name of the Company was changed from “Mercury Capital Limited” to “Mercury Metals Limited” and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Havelli
The company was engaged in the trading of Metal till the Financial Year 2021-22. During the FY 2021-22, the existing management of the Company took over the promoter, promoter group holding along with management control of the Company after due compliance of applicable regulations of the SEBI Takeover Code. The new management decided to commence the business of Electronic Vehicle and ancillary business and necessary enabling main object was carried out with alteration in Main Object Clause in Memorandum of Association of the Company with the approval of shareholders.
The company is now engaged in manufacturing of electronic vehicles. The company introduce range of EV (electric vehicles) with the view to save the environment and conserve natural resources. The company’s flagship brand Thunderbolt has a huge product range with different models. It is the listed entity with a core segment of EV manufacturing. Catering to the age group of 18 to 60 years.
The company started its Research and Development (R&D) Division for 3W, 4W and also for the 2W at Gujarat Industrial area at Vadodara, Gujarat. At this facility, the company started development of key component like Chassis of the 2 Wheeler and 3 Wheeler. The Company has received certificate from International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) for 2W segment and also applied for World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) which is likely to be confirmed by mid of July 2022 for all its upcoming vehicles.
Moreover, the Company has started manufacturing of Chassis for captive consumption as well as the Company has received inquiries for manufacturing of chassis for established companies like Hero, Lords Automotive Private Limited, Blix Electric Scooters, Joy Bikes etc. The company has planned to manufacture 5000 chassis per month. The company at advance stage to acquired 80% stake in one of the company which is having ICAT approval for manufacturing of Motor Controller. The Company will start the documentation and production very shortly.
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The company is pioneer in the manufacturing of Electric Scooter, Electric Car, Electric Bus, Electric Vintage car, Electric Golf Car and Electric Vehicles in India. The company develops custom electric vehicles for a wide range of applications for the hospitality, industry, golf courses, Club and Resorts etc.