Whirlpool of India has resolved a compliance issue related to the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 by paying a compounding fee of ₹50,000. The issue pertained to certain information on accessory labels. To avoid potential litigation, the company opted for compounding, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. The payment was made on September 25, 2025.
Legal Metrology Compliance Update
Whirlpool of India has addressed a matter related to compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The resolution involved paying a one-time compounding fee, effectively settling concerns raised by the Department of Weights & Measures, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Issue Details and Resolution
The core issue revolved around the manner in which certain information was displayed on the labels of accessories. Specifically, some required details were deemed not adequately captured.
To preempt protracted legal proceedings, Whirlpool of India elected to pursue compounding. As part of this process, a fee of ₹50,000 was remitted to the relevant authority on September 25, 2025. Following the payment, the authority was duly notified.
Impact Assessment
Aside from the aforementioned compounding fee, Whirlpool of India anticipates no material financial or operational ramifications stemming from this resolution.
Source: BSE
