Mumbai, April 29 -- According to media reports, Whirlpool Corporation, the U.S.-based parent of the Indian appliance major, is planning to divest a 31% stake in its India unit, seeking to raise between $550 million to $600 million (approximately Rs 5,000 crore).

This stake sale buzz follows Whirlpool Corporation's earlier announcement during its Q4 earnings release on 29 January 2025, where it disclosed plans to reduce its holding in the Indian subsidiary to about 20% by mid-to-late 2025 via one or more market transactions. The deal may involve multiple funds jointly acquiring the stake, with Whirlpool Corporation expressing interest in remaining the largest shareholder.

Despite the sell-down plans, Whirlpool Corporation underlined its ...