Chemplast Sanmar announced a minor fire incident that occurred on 17 July 2026 at approximately 10:30 AM at one of its manufacturing facilities. According to reports from Business Standard, the incident took place at the Ethylene-Di-Chloride (EDC) manufacturing plant located at the Karaikal facility in Puducherry. The company confirmed that no one was injured and there were no casualties reported during the incident. As per the latest disclosure, the company is taking all necessary measures to restore operations at the EDC plant at the earliest.
According to the company's latest disclosure, the damage caused by the fire accident is adequately covered by insurance. The company is currently in the process of ascertaining the specific quantum of loss or damage caused by the incident. This insurance coverage provides financial protection against the operational disruption and potential repair costs for the affected equipment and infrastructure.
The incident occurred at the EDC manufacturing plant, which is a key component of Chemplast Sanmar's chemical production operations. The company is currently assessing the impact of the fire incident on the operational equipment and infrastructure at the EDC plant. As reported in the latest disclosure, the company is currently assessing the impact on the equipment, instruments, and electrical installations at the affected plant. Further updates will be provided as material developments occur regarding the incident and the restoration process.
The company has submitted an intimation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure references Para B(6) of Part A of Schedule III and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This regulatory compliance ensures transparency in disclosing material events to stakeholders and the investing public.
