Whirlpool of India AGM 2026: dividend and ESOP details

Stock snapshot and why the AGM matters

Whirlpool of India’s shareholder decisions and dividend timelines came into focus as the company moved towards its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 09, 2026. As of September 9, 2026, Whirlpool of India’s stock price was ₹795. The company’s filings and notices also referenced a market price point of ₹803 and a price of ₹813.25 as on August 28, 2026.

The AGM is important for retail shareholders because it includes approval of the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), along with governance and employee incentive items. The company has also outlined the process for accessing the AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 through multiple channels.

AGM schedule and mode of meeting

Whirlpool of India stated that its 65th AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The company cited compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for conducting the meeting in this format.

The AGM information was also published as a newspaper notice under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The newspaper publication reiterated the AGM date and confirmed key dividend-related dates.

Final dividend: amount, record date, and payment timeline

Whirlpool of India’s disclosures include a final dividend of ₹5 per share for FY26. The company fixed Friday, August 28, 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement for this final dividend, subject to approval at the AGM.

The company indicated that dividend payment is scheduled on or after September 14, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. It also noted that the payout would be subject to deduction of tax at source and completed within statutory timelines after approval.

A data point in the provided information also lists the current dividend yield of Whirlpool of India Ltd (WHIRLPOOL) as 0.65.

Remote e-voting window and key participation dates

Whirlpool of India disclosed the remote e-voting window for shareholders who plan to vote electronically ahead of the AGM. Remote e-voting is scheduled to open at 09:00 AM on September 05, 2026 and close at 05:00 PM on September 08, 2026.

These dates matter because voting on the dividend and other resolutions happens within a fixed window, and shareholders need to align their participation with the company’s cut-offs. The company also provided guidance on eligibility for the dividend using the record date mechanism, explaining that only shareholders holding shares in their demat accounts as of the close of business on August 28, 2026 will be entitled to the payout.

Dividend eligibility and the T+1 settlement reminder

The company’s disclosures flagged an operational point that affects retail investors: India’s equity market follows a T+1 settlement cycle. For investors seeking to claim the FY26 final dividend, it is critical to hold the shares before the market closes on August 27, 2026 so that settlement completes by the record date.

The disclosures also note that selling shares on or after August 28 may still result in dividend entitlement depending on the exact timing of trade settlement relative to the record date cut-off. This is a process point rather than a guarantee, and shareholders typically check their demat holding status around the record date.

ESOP Plan 2026 approved by shareholders

Alongside dividend-related business, Whirlpool shareholders approved the Employee Stock Option Plan 2026. The details provided state that the plan includes grants to subsidiary employees.

The approval also covers funding for the ESOP Trust to acquire shares from secondary markets. This indicates that the ESOP Trust may purchase shares from the market to facilitate employee stock option grants, as described in the shareholder-approved plan.

Board and leadership update: Aditya Jain appointment

The agenda items included an appointment update: Mr. Aditya Jain was appointed as Director and Executive Director. The provided information does not include further details on tenure, committee responsibilities, or effective date beyond the appointment mention.

Where shareholders can access the AGM notice and Annual Report

Whirlpool of India issued a notice to shareholders regarding availability of the 65th AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26. For shareholders whose email addresses are not registered, the company provided a weblink to access these documents on its website and stated that it had specified the exact web address and navigation path on the Whirlpool of India website.

The company also outlined multiple access channels:

• Members with registered email IDs receive soft copies electronically.
• Shareholders without registered emails receive a physical letter with a web-link.
• Documents are available on the company website (www.india.whirlpool.in).
• Documents are available on stock exchange websites (BSE and NSE).

Key facts table: dates, dividend, and scrip identifiers

Recent board meeting calendar mentioned in disclosures

Whirlpool of India’s board meeting history included the following schedule of results-related meetings:

Market impact: what changed for investors

The immediate investor-relevant outcome from the disclosures is clarity on the dividend record date, payout window, and how shareholders can participate in the AGM voting process. For income-focused shareholders, the final dividend of ₹5 per share and the record date of August 28, 2026 are the operational checkpoints.

From a trading lens, the disclosures provide multiple reference prices: ₹813.25 as of August 28, 2026 and ₹795 as of September 9, 2026. The numbers indicate that the stock traded lower between those dates, though the filings themselves focus on corporate actions and meeting logistics rather than reasons for price moves.

The ESOP Plan 2026 approval and funding of the ESOP Trust to acquire shares from secondary markets is another corporate action detail shareholders often track, since it relates to employee incentives and share acquisition mechanics described in the plan.

Conclusion

Whirlpool of India’s 65th AGM on September 09, 2026 brings together FY26 dividend approval, ESOP Plan 2026 implementation steps, and a board-level appointment update. The company has fixed August 28, 2026 as the record date for the ₹5 per share final dividend, with payment scheduled on or after September 14, 2026, subject to AGM approval. Shareholders can vote through remote e-voting between September 05 and September 08, 2026 and access the AGM notice and Annual Report via the company website or stock exchange platforms.