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Commodity Chemicals
Legal20 Jul 2026, 02:36 pm

Chemplast Sanmar Plant Operations Prohibited Post Fire

AI Summary

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd has received a Prohibition Order from the Inspector of Factories, Puducherry, following a fire incident on July 17, 2026, at its Ethylene-Di-Chloride (EDC) manufacturing plant in Karaikal. The order prohibits further usage and operation of the EDC plant. The company is undertaking corrective actions and preparing a compliance report with an action plan for the revocation of the order, which requires approval from the Chief Inspector of Factories. The financial and operational impact is currently being ascertained.

Key Highlights

  • EDC plant operations prohibited by Puducherry authorities post-fire.
  • Company is taking corrective actions for order revocation.
  • Financial and operational impact assessment is ongoing.
  • Incident occurred on July 17, 2026, with order issued July 19, 2026.