Chemplast Sanmar EDC Plant Resumes Operations Under Conditions
Chemplast Sanmar Ltd has announced the recommencement of operations at its Ethylene-Di-Chloride (EDC) manufacturing plant in Karaikal, Puducherry. The plant's operations were previously disrupted and subject to a prohibition order following an incident. The company has implemented corrective measures, leading to the provisional revocation of the prohibition order by the Inspector of Factories and the Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC). Operations resumed today, September 25, 2026, subject to certain conditions. The PPCC will review the situation before issuing a final revocation order. The estimated damage to the plant and machinery is Rs. 5 Crores, and insurance claims have been intimated with loss assessment ongoing. The full financial impact on production and financials is yet to be quantified.
Key Highlights
- EDC plant operations have recommenced after provisional revocation of prohibition order.
- Corrective measures implemented following an incident and regulatory directives.
- Estimated plant and machinery damage is Rs. 5 Crores.
- Insurance claim intimated; loss assessment is in progress.
- Final revocation order pending PPCC review.
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