Jain Resource Recycling receives regulatory order following Unit-II fire accident; Operations temporarily paused

Jain Resource Recycling Limited (formerly known as Jain Resource Recycling Private Limited) has received an official safety order from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health. This regulatory update follows a fire and furnace accident that occurred at the company's Unit-II manufacturing facility on July 14, 2026.

The regulatory order, dated July 14, 2026, was issued by the Office of the Joint Director of Industrial Safety and Health-I, Chennai, under Section 40(2) of the Factories Act, 1948. It specifically targets Unit-II, which is located at the SIPCOT Industrial Complex in Pappankuppam, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur.

Directives and Safety Observations

The safety order was issued immediately after authorities inspected the Unit-II facility following the furnace accident. The inspection identified specific observations regarding safety and operational practices.

Under the directive, the company must complete several key requirements before it can restart operations at the facility:

Corrective and Preventive Measures: Implementation of enhanced, rigorous safety protocols.

Infrastructure Repair: Complete repair and restoration of all infrastructure affected by the fire.

Requisite Certifications: Obtaining necessary safety approvals and official certifications from the concerned authorities.

Operational and Financial Impact

To ensure full compliance with the regulatory directive, the company has paused activities at the affected site.

Current Status: Operations at Unit-II are undergoing a temporary pause. This suspension will remain in place while the company completes the prescribed safety enhancements and meets the related compliance requirements.

While the physical work is temporarily halted, the company is actively implementing the required remedial measures. The exact financial and operational impact of this pause is currently not ascertainable as the company continues to assess the situation.

Company Response and Support Measures

Jain Resource Recycling Limited has stated that it is carefully examining the contents of the regulatory order. The management has already initiated detailed action plans to deploy the prescribed remedial and preventive measures. Additionally, the company is preparing an appropriate formal response to submit to the concerned authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

In an official statement, the company expressed deep regret over the accident and emphasized its commitment to the welfare of its team, stating that it places the highest importance on the safety, health, and wellbeing of its employees, workmen, and all stakeholders. The company is actively extending all necessary support to the affected individuals and their families during this time.

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