Whirlpool of India Limited has paid a one-time compounding fee of ₹50,000 to the Department of Legal Metrology, Andhra Pradesh, to address violations related to packaging compliance. The payment, made on June 10, 2026, resolves issues under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the Andhra Pradesh Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The company opted for compounding to avoid litigation regarding the matter.

The specific violation involved certain information required to be displayed on product packages not being captured adequately. By paying the compounding fee, the company has settled the issue with the authority. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company confirmed that apart from the compounding fee of ₹50,000, there is no other impact on its financial or operational activities. The receipt for the payment was received on the same date. The filing was submitted by Sweta Srivastava, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Whirlpool of India Limited.

Details of the Compounding

The following table outlines the key details of the regulatory action and the company's response:

Whirlpool Mauritius Ltd, the promoter of Whirlpool of India Limited , has confirmed that it did not create any encumbrance on its shareholding during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure, submitted on February 4, 2026, assures stakeholders that the promoter and any persons acting in concert have not pledged or otherwise encumbered shares directly or indirectly throughout FY26.

The declaration was filed pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires promoters to disclose any encumbrance on shares held by them or by persons acting in concert with them. The filing was addressed to the Listing Departments of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, as well as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Whirlpool of India Limited.

Key Details of the Disclosure

The confirmation was signed by Scott E. Cartwright, Director of Whirlpool Mauritius Ltd. The document serves as a formal compliance update to the exchanges and the company's audit committee regarding the promoter's holding status.