Whirlpool India has paid a compounding fee of INR 40,000 to the Department of Legal Metrology, Government of Goa, to resolve a matter related to certain information required to be displayed on product packaging. The company opted for compounding to avoid potential litigation, and the payment was made on January 14, 2026. This action is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s financials or operations.
Resolution of Compliance Matter
Whirlpool India has addressed a compliance matter related to the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, Goa Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Details of Compounding
The company paid a one-time compounding fee of INR 40,000 to the Department of Legal Metrology, Government of Goa. The payment was made on January 14, 2026, and the authority was duly informed. This action resolves an issue where certain information required on the product packages was not captured adequately.
Reason for Compounding
To avoid potential litigation associated with the packaging information discrepancy, Whirlpool India chose to opt for compounding. The company assessed that resolving the matter through this method was the most appropriate course of action.
Minimal Impact
The compounding fee payment is not expected to have any significant impact on Whirlpool India’s financial condition or business operations beyond the INR 40,000 payment itself.
Source: BSE
