Telangana: Sigachi to pause operations at Sangareddy plant for 90 days following blast

Hyderabad: Sigachi Industries Ltd has temporarily paused operations at its Sangareddy plant for an estimated period of 90 days following a blast on Monday morning that claimed 13 lives.

The pharmaceutical company said that the plant's core manufacturing infrastructure has suffered damage and operations will be paused to facilitate replacement and restoration of affected equipment and structures.

In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Monday, Sigachi said that it operates three manufacturing facilities for Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), one of which is the Hyderabad unit where the incident occurred.

"This unit contributes approximately 6,000 MTPA out of our total operating capacity of 21,700 MTPA, with the balance production coming from our other two facilities located in Gujarat. The other two plants continue to operate normally, and efforts are being made to optimize production from those units during the interim period," the company said.

The Hyderabad facility is fully insured, and the company is in the process of initiating the necessary claims as per standard procedures. “We remain committed to resuming operations at the earliest, with enhanced focus on safety, risk mitigation, and operational excellence,” said the company in the filing.

The company also said that on June 30, 2025, at approximately 9:20 AM(IST), a fire incident occurred in the vicinity of its Hyderabad Plant located at Plot No. 20-21, IDA Pashamylaram, Phase -1, Medak District, Telangana state, Pashamylaram, Telangana. The incident has unfortunately resulted in loss of human life, and there may have been individuals who sustained injuries.

“While the exact number of injuries is currently being confirmed, the well-being of our personnel remains our foremost priority. Sigachi deeply mourns the loss of life and extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We are extending all possible support to those affected. In addition to the human impact, the incident also caused damage to certain ancillary equipment and civil structures within the facility. A thorough on-ground assessment of the situation is currently in progress, and we are coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure all safety and support protocols are followed,” said the Company.