(Representative Image)Appliances maker Whirlpool of India reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Monday, hurt by stiff competition and higher input costs, while demand remained steady for its cooling appliances. Consolidated net profit rose nearly 24% to 775.9 million rupees ($9.3 million) in the three months ended March 31, missing analysts' estimates of 899.6 million rupees, according to LSEG data. Revenue from operations in the Indian unit of NYSE-listed Whirlpool Corp rose... Read this story
