Whirlpool of India delivers 12% revenue growth in Q1 FY26-27 as commodity inflation impacts profitability

Whirlpool of India delivers 12% revenue growth in Q1 FY26-27 as commodity inflation impacts profitability​

Whirlpool of India Limited (WOIL) reported consolidated financial results for the quarter and three months ended on June 30, 2026. The company achieved a 12% year-on-year increase in Consolidated Revenue from Operations while Consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) saw a decline of 29%.

The strong revenue performance was attributed to market share gains in the refrigerator and washer categories, overall industry volume expansion, increased product premiumization, and price increases.

Consolidated figures for the quarter are summarized below:

Market Standing and Operational Excellence​

WOIL continues to maintain a market presence in the appliance sector. The company holds the No. 1 position in the Multi brand outlets (MBO) volume share for direct cool refrigerators, while it is the second largest player in MBO volume share across both refrigerator and washer categories.

Despite prevailing supply chain difficulties linked to global events, the company's Faridabad factory managed to achieve record quarterly volumes.

Profitability Challenges Cited Amid Cost Increases​

The profitability metrics were affected by significant increases in raw material costs and operational expenses. The decline in PBT was primarily influenced by commodity inflation stemming from geopolitical instability, along with rising crude oil prices and currency depreciation. Other factors impacting the bottom line included cost upcharges resulting from new energy regulations concerning refrigerators and air conditioners, and incremental E waste provisions.

The company partially mitigated these pressures through product price increases and various internal productivity initiatives, such as the P4G program, which delivered cost efficiencies across all lines of the Profit and Loss statement.

Subsidiary Performance and Operations​

Whirlpool of India Limited's subsidiary, Elica India, also reported robust growth during the quarter. The subsidiary recorded a 26% increase in revenue and a 22% improvement in PBT for the first quarter of FY 26-27.

WOIL is one of the leading manufacturers of major home appliances in the country, operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Faridabad, Puducherry, and Pune.

WHIRLPOOL Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Whirlpool of India Limited today slipped by 1.40% to settle at ₹808.3 in post-market trading. The stock saw a trading volume of 1,200,348 shares during the session.