AARTI PHARMALABS reported a minor incident on March 22, 2026, at its Unit-VI in Tarapur involving a small leakage during the loading of dimethyl sulphate. As a precaution, 22 workers were hospitalized for observation, with more than half already discharged. The company confirmed no loss of life or property damage occurred, and normal plant operations were safely restored within 24 hours. A police FIR has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Incident Notification at Tarapur Site
AARTI PHARMALABS Limited has disclosed an incident that occurred at its manufacturing facility, Unit-VI, located in Tarapur, Palghar, India. The event took place on March 22, 2026, during the process of loading the low-cost industrial chemical, dimethyl sulphate, into a tanker.
Response and Worker Status
The company confirmed that the minor leakage was cleared immediately. Following the incident, 22 workers were admitted to a local hospital as a precautionary measure for observation. Importantly, the disclosure highlights that more than half of these workers have already been discharged, indicating a minimal long-term impact on personnel.
Operational and Regulatory Compliance
The management assured that no loss of life or damage to property was reported. Furthermore, normal plant operations were safely restored within 24 hours. The local police station was informed, and an FIR has been registered. The company affirmed its full cooperation with the ongoing investigation agencies.
Disclosure Details Summary
As per mandatory requirements, the company provided specific details regarding potential impacts, which are summarized below:
Annexure – A Details
The following information was provided in accordance with the required circular dated January 30, 2026:
- Expected quantum of loss/damage: No loss or damage has occurred.
- Insurance coverage: The potential loss/damage is covered by insurance.
- Impact on production/operations: Not applicable, as normal operations resumed quickly.
- Affected Unit: The incident occurred at the Tarapur Unit-VI.
Source: BSE
