Puducherry Pollution Body Orders Shutdown of EDC Plant After Fire
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Following a fire incident on July 18, 2026, the Puducherry Pollution Control Committee has ordered Chemplast Sanmar to shut down its Ethylene-Di-Chloride (EDC) plant at the Karaikal facility. The directions, received on July 22, prohibit operations until further orders. The company is taking corrective steps and will submit a compliance report. Financial impact is still being assessed.
Plant shutdown may impact EDC production and revenues until clearance to resume is obtained. Financial impact being assessed.