Whirlpool India Q1 PAT falls 34% amid mixed earnings updates

Whirlpool India reported a 34% year-on-year decline in Q1 profit after tax, according to a BusinessLine results roundup. Godrej Agrovet posted mixed results, while Berger Paints, Biocon, Shilpa Medicare, Aster DM Healthcare and Navin Fluorine reported profit growth.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 21:24 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Godrej Agrovet reported mixed Q1 results, while Whirlpool’s profit after tax fell 34%. Berger Paints, Biocon, Shilpa Medicare, Aster DM Healthcare and Navin Fluorine International reported profit growth.

Why this matters

Godrej Agrovet’s mixed Q1 update follows its reported 14% profit decline amid margin pressure despite revenue growth, alongside its oil-palm cultivation expansion target and its CEO’s view that agritech is entering everyday farm decisions.

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