A fire incident took place at one of the plant in the Dahej factory of Dai-ichi Karkaria Ltd. situated at Plot no. D-2/20, GIDC, Tal. Vagra, Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat on 21st November 2020 night, stated the company in its filing to stock exchanges.

 

The fire was extinguished by the team by using inhouse fire hydrant system and with the help of the Fire Department, Dahej. There was no loss or injury to human life. The company is in the process of ascertaining the actual loss caused by the fire and have already informed to the insurance company of the same.

 

The company will be taking adequate steps to ensure refunctioning of the plant at the earliest. The other plants of the factory are not affected by the fire incident.

 

Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacture of high performance speciality chemicals. Product range of the company includes leather chemicals, Oilfield chemicals, Non-ionic, Anionic, Cationic polyelectrolytes for use as flocculants and in agricultural applications, Spin finishes, additives for the rayon industry, selective polymers for the Oil industry like pour point depressants, flocculants and chelating agents used in water treatment and related industries.