Whirlpool of India Limited has fixed Friday, August 28, 2026, as the record date for determining member entitlement to the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26). The dividend payment, subject to deduction of tax at source, will be made within statutory timelines following approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The company notified the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on August 05, 2026, regarding the dividend timeline and the scheduling of the 65th AGM. The Board of Directors has recommended the final dividend, which requires shareholder approval to become effective.

AGM Schedule and Logistics

The 65th AGM of Whirlpool of India Limited is scheduled for Wednesday, September 09, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. (IST). The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), in compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Shareholders can access the Annual Report and Notice of the AGM via the following channels:

Dividend Entitlement Details

The record date determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend. Only those holding shares in their demat accounts as of the close of business on August 28, 2026, will be entitled to the payout. The actual dividend amount per share was recommended by the Board but remains subject to ratification by shareholders at the AGM.

What This Means for Investors

For investors looking to claim the FY26 final dividend, it is critical to hold the shares before the market closes on August 27, 2026, given the T+1 settlement cycle in Indian equity markets. Selling shares on or after August 28 may still result in dividend entitlement depending on the exact timing of the trade settlement relative to the record date cut-off.

The company’s Corporate Office in Gurugram and Registered Office in Pune remain the points of contact for further queries. Sweta Srivastava, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation filed with the exchanges.

Whirlpool of India Limited reported a 34% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹102.88 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by a 12% rise in revenue from operations. The company’s Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on August 05, 2026, alongside changes in senior management personnel.

Consolidated revenue from operations rose to ₹2,726.75 crore in Q1FY26, up from ₹2,432.32 crore in the corresponding period of FY25. Standalone revenue also increased by 11% to ₹2,582.42 crore. The growth was supported by higher income across its home appliances segment, which remains the company’s primary reportable business under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) 108.

Financial Performance

The Board approved both standalone and consolidated results, which were reviewed by the Audit Committee and limited reviewed by statutory auditors S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP. Consolidated profit before tax stood at ₹138.75 crore, compared to ₹196.44 crore in Q1FY25. Income tax expense for the quarter was ₹35.87 crore.

Standalone net profit declined 34% to ₹89.16 crore from ₹135.07 crore in Q1FY25. Standalone EPS fell to ₹7.03 from ₹10.65. The decline in profitability despite revenue growth indicates margin pressure or higher operational costs during the quarter.

Management Changes

The Board approved several changes in Senior Management Personnel (SMP) on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee:

• Anish Ahuja, Head- Service, will move to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Whirlpool of India Kitchen Appliances Limited (Elica India), a material subsidiary, effective September 01, 2026. He will report to Pralhad Bhutada, CEO & Managing Director of Elica India.
• Ankit Gupta, Head- Manufacturing Finance, has tendered his resignation effective August 14, 2026, to pursue opportunities outside the company.
• Sourav Chakravarty has been appointed as Head- Manufacturing Finance effective August 10, 2026. He will report to Aditya Jain, Executive Director and CFO. Chakravarty is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with around 18 years of experience, including prior roles at ITC Limited.

What the Numbers Show

While top-line growth remained robust at 12%, the significant divergence between revenue growth and profit contraction highlights operational challenges. Consolidated PBT dropped nearly 30% despite an 11% rise in standalone revenue. This suggests that cost of raw materials, employee benefits, or other expenses may have outpaced pricing power or volume gains in the current quarter. Investors should monitor whether this margin compression persists in subsequent quarters.