Company Disclosure
Event Details
Chemplast Sanmar Limited reported a minor fire incident that occurred on the morning of July 17, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM at their Ethylene-Di-Chloride (EDC) manufacturing plant located at the Karaikal facility in Puducherry.
Impact Assessment
- No injuries or casualties resulted from the fire incident
- The company is currently assessing the impact of the fire on equipment, instruments, and electrical installation in the EDC plant
- The quantum of loss/damage caused is still being ascertained
Insurance Coverage
The damage caused by the fire accident is adequately covered by insurance, though the specific amount of coverage is not disclosed in the filing.
Operational Impact and Restoration
- The company is taking all necessary measures to restore operations at the EDC plant at the earliest
- Further updates will be provided as material developments occur
- The disclosure specifically notes that sections regarding strikes/lock outs (items c and d in the annexure) are not applicable to this incident