Date: October 19, 2026
Event Summary
A fire broke out at approximately 4:00 PM (IST) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the production centre of Unistring Tech Solutions Private Limited (UTS), a subsidiary of Zen Technologies Limited. The facility is located at Plot No. 36, Hardware Park, Near Shamshabad International Airport, Hyderabad - 501 510, Telangana, India.
Casualties and Immediate Response
No injuries or casualties have been reported. Fire tenders were called immediately and the fire was brought under control. The information was provided by Dr. Nagendra Babu Samineni, Managing Director of UTS.
Damage Assessment
According to preliminary assessment, two testing chambers along with the equipment under test have been damaged. The estimated loss is up to ₹4 crore, though the actual loss will be ascertained upon completion of detailed assessment.
Insurance Coverage
The damaged assets are covered by insurance. The insurer has been informed and the claim will be pursued in accordance with the terms of the applicable policy.
Operational Impact
UTS is implementing alternative arrangements for testing and the affected material. Based on management's present assessment, the incident is expected to have minimal impact on the operations of UTS.
Investigation
The cause of the fire is under investigation.