Whirlpool of India Limited has paid a one-time compounding fee of INR 50,000/- to the Department of Legal Metrology, Andhra Pradesh. This action was taken to resolve a minor non-compliance related to inadequate information capture on product packaging, avoiding potential litigation. The company paid the fee on June 10, 2026, and this has no other significant impact on its financial or operational activities.
Compounding Fee Paid for Non-Compliance
Whirlpool of India Limited has settled a compliance matter by paying a one-time compounding fee of INR 50,000/-. This payment was made to the Department of Legal Metrology, Andhra Pradesh, on June 10, 2026, and the company has received its receipt.
Nature of Non-Compliance
The issue stemmed from certain information required to be displayed on product packages not being captured adequately. To proactively avoid potential litigation, the company opted for the compounding process. This resolution pertains to violations or contraventions alleged or committed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and related rules.
Impact on Operations
Whirlpool of India has stated that, apart from the compounding fee mentioned, there is no other quantifiable impact on the financial or operational activities of the listed entity in monetary terms.
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