Hyderabad, June 30, 2025 – A devastating reactor explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana, has claimed the lives of at least 8 workers, with over 30 others injured. The blast occurred early in the morning at the company’s spray-drying unit, causing a massive fire that led to panic and urgent rescue operations.
Emergency responders rushed to the site and managed to bring the blaze under control, rescuing several trapped workers. Some of the injured were thrown out of the building due to the force of the explosion. Despite immediate medical attention, a few succumbed to their injuries at nearby hospitals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced ex-gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and injured. A full-scale investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and examine compliance with industrial safety standards.
Meanwhile, the incident triggered a sharp 15% drop in Sigachi Industries’ stock price, raising investor concern and highlighting systemic safety gaps in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
This tragic event has once again brought industrial safety protocols under scrutiny, with calls for stricter enforcement, better monitoring, and timely safety audits to prevent such disasters in the future.
Key Points:
- 8 confirmed dead, 30+ injured.
- Blast occurred at spray-dryer unit.
- Rescue efforts ongoing; investigation launched.
- PM announces compensation; stock plunges.
