Whirlpool of India
Whirlpool of India is pushing a premium revival (ET Small Business, 21 Aug), with Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹2,727 crore, up 12.1% (NDTV Profit, 5 Aug), and a ₹245 crore large-capacity refrigerator line (ET Small Business). Profit fell to ₹103 crore as EBITDA margin narrowed to 5.1% from 8.7% (NDTV Profit), and promoter Whirlpool Mauritius, holding 39.76%, is exploring a control sale (Business Standard, 24 Sept).
What it means Rivals LG, Samsung, Voltas and Haier face a possible ownership change at a competitor.
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From 7 stories, the newest dated 6 Oct 2026. Summary written 8 Oct 2026.
Whirlpool of India is a listed Indian appliance maker.
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Its promoter is Whirlpool Mauritius, and its parent is Whirlpool Corporation. [1] source: NDTV Profit[2] source: Business Standard It sells refrigerators, washing machines and ACs, and its Luxuriem range includes four-door refrigerators. [3] source: MediaBrief[4] source: ET Small Business Whirlpool Mauritius holds a 39.76% stake after earlier sales, and Whirlpool Corp owned nearly 76% until early 2024. [2] source: Business Standard[4] source: ET Small Business
For Q1 FY27, Whirlpool of India reported revenue from operations of Rs 2,727 crore, up 12.1% year-on-year. Consolidated net profit was Rs 103 crore, down 29.5%, and EBITDA margin was 5.1% versus 8.7% a year earlier. [5] source: NDTV Profit In August 2026 it said it would invest ₹245 crore in a new production line for large-capacity refrigerators and operate autonomously from its US parent. [4] source: ET Small Business In October 2026 it released a three-film 'Simply Peerless' campaign for Luxuriem four-door refrigerators, created by Creativeland Asia. [3] source: MediaBrief In September 2026 its shares rose 20% to Rs 865.35 after a report that Whirlpool Mauritius may sell its 39.76% stake. The company said it is not involved in the talks. [2] source: Business Standard[6] source: Business Today
Its market capitalisation fell from Rs 26,090 crore to Rs 10,314 crore over two years. Competitors include LG, Samsung, Voltas and Haier. [7] source: Financial Express
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Who owns Whirlpool of India?
Whirlpool Corporation is the parent of Whirlpool of India, and promoter Whirlpool Mauritius holds a 39.76% stake. Whirlpool Mauritius was reported in September 2026 to be exploring a third-party control sale. [2] source: Business Standard
How fast is Whirlpool of India growing in India?
Whirlpool of India reported Q1 FY27 revenue from operations of Rs 2,727 crore, up 12.1% year-on-year from Rs 2,432 crore. Consolidated net profit fell 29.5% to Rs 103 crore. [5] source: NDTV Profit
What is Whirlpool of India's current strategy in India?
In August 2026 Whirlpool of India said it would invest ₹245 crore in a new production line for large-capacity refrigerators and operate autonomously from its US parent. In October 2026 it released a three-film campaign for Luxuriem four-door refrigerators. [3] source: MediaBrief[4] source: ET Small Business
Who are Whirlpool of India's main competitors?
Whirlpool of India faces intense competition from LG, Samsung, Voltas and Haier, according to Financial Express in August 2026. [7] source: Financial Express
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