Fire at research facility; labs, equipment, sponsor samples and pathology specimens damaged
A fire broke out early on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the company's Research Facility in Siddipet District, Telangana.
By ScoutQuest · · 1 min read
- Incident Date
- October 13, 2026
- Facility Location
- Siddipet District, Telangana
- Casualties
- No injuries or casualties
A fire broke out during the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the company's Research Facility located at Survey No. 349/A, Pregnapur Village, Siddipet District, Gajwel, Telangana – 502311. The fire was brought under control, and there were no injuries or casualties.
Snapshot
- The incident took place at the company's research facility.
- Building infrastructure, equipment and materials kept there were affected.
- The company says the assets at the affected facility are adequately insured, and it is initiating the necessary insurance claim procedures.
- The company will keep the stock exchanges informed of further material developments.
What was damaged
- Building infrastructure, including laboratory rooms, plant and machinery, furniture and fixtures, scientific equipment, electrical fittings, false ceilings, partitions and specialised flooring.
- Valuable test items and samples received from sponsors for ongoing and future studies, as well as valuable pathology specimens at various stages of testing, were destroyed.
- Equipment and other items located in the Pathology Laboratory and the PICO facility also sustained damage.
How the loss is being assessed
- The company is assessing the full extent of the physical damage and financial losses, as well as the potential impact of the incident on its operations.
- In the annexure to the disclosure, the company states it is in the process of ascertaining the damage caused by the fire.
- For the insurance column, the company states the damage caused due to the fire accident is adequately covered by the insurance.
What investors may watch for
- An update on the assessed damage and the progress of the insurance claim.
- Any further communication on the effect of the incident on the company's operations.
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