Proven Ability In Life Sciences

September 30, 2022

National Stock Exchange of India Limited

Exchange Plaza, Plot No . C/1, G Block

Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra East

Mumbai - 400 051

Sub: Reply to clarification sought under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 - General Updates, Fire incident in wholly owned subsidiary's Unit at Ramky Pharma City SEZ JNPC, Visakhapatnam

Dear Sir / Madam,

With reference to your Email dated August 25, 2022 and reminder Email dated September 29, 2022, on the captioned matter, please find below the requisite information:

A.Disruption of operations due to natural calamity, force majeure or events such as strikes, lockouts etc (At the time of occurrence):

  1. Expected quantum of loss/damage caused: Approximately Rs.3.20 Cr (as per the balance sheet depreciated value as on date)
  2. Whether loss/damage covered by insurance or not including amount: Yes, full amount (as replacement cost) is covered
  3. Estimated impact on the production/operations in case of strikes/lock outs: It took almost 45 days for complete production restoration

B.Disruption of operations due to natural calamity, force majeure or events such as strikes, lockouts etc (Regularly, till complete normalcy is restored):

  1. Insurance amount claimed and realized by the listed entity for the loss/damage: Insurance Claim submitted, awaiting realization
  2. The actual amount of damage caused due to the natural calamity or other force majeure events: Refer point no 1 & 3 OF Part A

SeQuent Scientific Limited

Registered Office: 301, 3rd Floor, Dosti Pinnacle, Plot No. E7, Road No. 22, W agle Industrial Estate, Thane (W ), Mumbai - 400604, Maharashtra India Tel No.: +91-22-4111-4777 I CIN: L99999MH1985PLC036685

Website: http://www.sequent.in I Email Id: investorrelations@sequent.in

Proven Ability In Life Sciences

  • Details of steps taken to restore normalcy and the impact of the natural calamity/other force majeure events on production or service, financials of the entity:
    Steps taken on Loss minimization after the fire incident on 7th May, 2022:
    • Usage of HDPE drums and plastic items for handling of flammable solvents were banned in Alivira Vizag site.
    • Dedicated tanks available for storing the solvents.
    • External safety Training consultancy is appointed to give technical trainings on various topics to all the employees
    • "Handling of flammable solvent & chemicals while transferring, unloading, dispensing from reactor, receivers, tanks to drums" new SOP introduced in which additional work permit named " Open handling of solvents and chemicals permit" is introduced and will be authorized by Plant Head.
    • As a part of long term plan on Safety, we appointed the Dupont Sustainable Services for 15 month period to evaluate the better safety measures
    • Emergency escape route will be provided to enter into the block during any emergency.
    • Centrifuges will be replaced with the ANFD's to have a safe work place.
    • Sprinkler system will be provided in the technical area and also the existing hydrant system will be provided with AFFF foam tank.
    • Hoppers/PTS/ Closed charging station will be provided for material charging to mitigate the flash fires.
    • As a long term plan we will be identifying the suitable solution for cleaning of floors and equipment.

For Sequent Scientific Limited

KRUNAL SHASHIRAJ SHAH

Digitally signed by

KRUNAL SHASHIRAJ SHAH

Date: 2022.09.30 18:09:20 +05'30'

Krunal Shah

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

SeQuent Scientific Limited

Registered Office: 301, 3rd Floor, Dosti Pinnacle, Plot No. E7, Road No. 22, W agle Industrial Estate, Thane (W ), Mumbai - 400604, Maharashtra India Tel No.: +91-22-4111-4777 I CIN: L99999MH1985PLC036685

Website: http://www.sequent.in I Email Id: investorrelations@sequent.in

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