Why are Whirlpool India shares down by more than 3% today?

Whirlpool India shares are significantly down today. At 1:30 p.m. 10^th November, 2025, Whirlpool India shares are down by 3.63%, trading at Rs 1,291.30. Nifty 50 index is up by 0.56% at this time.

Advent close to buying 31% stake in Whirlpool India

The stock is down today after the report came that private equity firm Advent International is close to buying 31% stake in Whirlpool India from parent firm Whirlpool Corp. After this stake sale, Whirlpool Corp will be left with 20% stake in Whirlpool India. In February last year, Whirlpool Corp had sold 24.7% stake in Whirlpool India for Rs 4,039 crore. Based on the prevailing market price of Whirlpool India shares, the deal for buying 31% stake may be worth around $1 billion.

Whirlpool India profit down by 21.9% in September quarter

According to media reports, the stake sale to Advent is likely to be completed before the end of 2025. Whirlpool is among the top four players in electrical appliances segments such as microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators.

In the September 2025 quarter, Whirlpool India’s profit came down year-on-year by 21.9% to Rs 41.80 crore. Revenue also came down year-on-year by 3.83% to Rs 1,647.27 crore.

Advent may take management control after the acquisition

After this acquisition, Advent International will become the biggest shareholder of Whirlpool India. Like other private equity firms, Advent may take management control of Whirlpool India. It may then implement more efficiency measures or revenue enhancing measures.

Whirlpool India’s products such as refrigerators are now taxed at a lower 18% GST rate from the earlier 28% rate. This has made them cheaper for customers. This in turn is giving a boost to demand for them. There are significant market penetration and market growth opportunities for electrical appliances in the Indian market.

Year-to-date (YTD) in 2025, Whirlpool Indian shares are down by 28.85%. The company’s current stock price is much lower than its 52-week high price of Rs 2,076.30. The lower stock price has also presented an opportunity for Advent to buy the stake from Whirlpool Corp at a lower valuation.

Whirlpool India shares are currently trading at a 12-month trailing price-to-earning (P/E) ratio of around 46.57. 52-week high price of the stock currently is Rs 2,076.30. 52-week low price of the stock is Rs 899.

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Source: NSE