India • Jul 03, 2025

Telangana plant explosion: Search continues for 9 missing

A huge explosion at Sigachi Industries's pharma plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana, on June 30 killed 38 people and injured 35.
The blast happened in a spray dryer unit used for making pharmaceutical ingredients.
Nine workers are still missing as rescue teams search through the debris.

TL;DR

Sigachi Industries announced ₹1 crore compensation

The state government set up an expert committee to investigate what went wrong—early reports point to a possible dust explosion, though the company says its equipment was up to date.
Most of the debris has been cleared and forensic teams are working to identify victims.
Sigachi Industries announced ₹1 crore compensation for each deceased worker's family and promised ongoing support for those injured and their loved ones.