Whirlpool of India Prafulla Kandpal resigns
Whirlpool of India (WHIRLPOOL) said Prafulla Kandpal has resigned. The company is valued at about ₹10,482 crore.
What happened
Whirlpool of India (WHIRLPOOL) told the exchanges on 4 November 2026 at 07:47 PM that Prafulla Kandpal has resigned.
From the filing: "Reference: Our earlier intimation dated October 22, 2026 regarding the resignation of our Senior Management Personnel."
Company snapshot
Whirlpool of India is a small-cap company in the Consumer Durables sector, with a market value of about ₹10,482 crore.
The stock last traded at ₹826.2, against a 52-week range of ₹706–₹1,394.1 (40.7% below the high).
Before this filing the shares had moved −5.4% over the month and +0.8% over three months. Average daily turnover over the last 20 sessions was about ₹49.65 crore.
Promoters held 39.76% at the end of Q1 FY27. Foreign institutions owned 12.48% and domestic institutions 34.18%.
| Quarter | Revenue | Net profit | EPS (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY26 | 2,432 | 145.7 | 11.49 |
| Q2 FY26 | 1,647 | 41.3 | 3.26 |
| Q3 FY26 | 1,774 | 26.5 | 2.09 |
| Q4 FY26 | 2,181 | 80.2 | 6.32 |
| Q1 FY27 | 2,727 | 102.9 | 8.11 |
What history shows
BCEIE's records show 7 previous management change filings from the company since May 2026.
After those filings, the stock gained 0.8% on average the next trading day and was down 0.5% on average after five days (4 filings with price data).
Across 94 similar disclosures by other Consumer Durables companies, shares moved +1.0% on average the next day and +1.0% over five days; 50% of them rose the next day.
Market-wide, 4,282 management change filings with an impact score of 50 or more saw an average next-day move of −0.1%, with 44% rising.
Past reactions describe what happened before; they are not a forecast.
| Date | Filing | Next day | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Management change | +7.2% | +3.9% |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Management change | −4.0% | −0.1% |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Resignation of Director/KMP/SMP | +0.1% | −1.9% |
What to watch
- The appointment of a successor and any change in strategy or guidance.
- 9 November 2026: Board meeting — Financial Results.
In the news
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Source
Automatically written from the exchange filing and BCEIE data. Not investment advice. Check the original filing before acting on it.