Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited has reported a fire incident at its warehouse in Umbergaon, Gujarat, on October 27, 2026. The fire, which broke out around 3:00 PM IST, appears to have originated from an adjacent unit. No injuries or casualties have been reported, and the company is currently assessing the extent of the damage. The affected stock is insured, and claims will be filed accordingly.
Fire Incident at Gujarat Warehouse
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited has officially informed the stock exchanges about a fire incident that occurred at its warehouse located at New Block/Survey No. 295, Village Nagvas, Taluka Umbergaon, District Valsad, Gujarat. The incident took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM IST.
Details of the Incident
The cause of the fire is currently uncertain. However, preliminary assessments suggest that it may have originated from an adjacent neighboring unit. Crucially, the company has confirmed that there have been no reported injuries or casualties as a result of the incident. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed by the company.
Insurance and Next Steps
Gulf Oil Lubricants has stated that the stock present at the affected warehouse is insured. The company will be filing the necessary claims in due course. Further material developments regarding the incident will be communicated to the Exchanges.
Disclosure Details
The disclosure is made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Annexure-A provides additional details as per SEBI Circular no. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company is in the process of ascertaining the quantum of loss and damage caused by the fire, which is confirmed to be covered under insurance. The impact on production and operations due to strikes or lockouts is noted as ‘Not applicable’ for this specific incident.
Source: BSE
