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Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh kills 14, multiple injuredOn Monday (April 13), shares of Vedanta Ltd ended at ₹752.50, up by ₹7.40, or 0.99%, on the BSE.By Jomy Jos Pullokaran  April 15, 2026, 7:44:47 AM IST (Updated)3 Min ReadAt least 14 people were dead and over 20 were injured following a blast at the power plant of Vedanta Ltd on Tuesday (April 14). The incident was reported at Unit-1 boiler of its Athena Power plant located at Singhitarai in Chhattisgarh.

The incident involved personnel of its subcontractor, NGSL.

Vedanta said it is extending full support to the injured and coordinating with medical teams and local authorities. It added that it is ascertaining details and has initiated a detailed investigation in coordination with its subcontractor and relevant authorities. The company expressed its condolences to the families of those affected.

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In a tweet, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said he was deeply saddened by the tragic accident at the Singhitarai plant in Chhattisgarh.

Deeply saddened by the tragic accident at the Singhitarai plant in Chhattisgarh.

Everyone affected is my family. Your tears are mine. Your pain is mine.

Our full support, in every way, is with you.

A full investigation is underway. All due processes will be followed. No…

— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) April 14, 2026

Vedanta Power Limited announced compensation of ₹35 lakh and jobs to the families of the victims. Those injured will be given ₹15 lakh and salary until recovery. "We stand firmly with the affected families and will provide ₹35 lakh and employment support to families of the deceased, and ₹15 lakh to the injured, along with salary continuation until recovery and counselling support," the company said.

Spokesperson from the power plant said, "An unfortunate incident occurred at one of the boiler units at our Singhitarai plant on the afternoon of 14 April 2026, involving personnel from our sub-contractor, NGSL, which operates and maintains the unit.”

"Our immediate priority is to ensure the best possible medical assistance and treatment for all those affected. We are extending full support to the injured and are closely coordinating with medical teams and local authorities.”

Further, it said, "We are in the process of ascertaining details, and a thorough investigation has been initiated in coordination with our partner and relevant authorities. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of those affected during this difficult time."

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President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences to the families of the victims. "I am deeply saddened to learn about the deaths of people in a power plant in Sakti district of Chhattisgarh. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this unfortunate accident. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."

In March, Vedanta had clarified reports regarding a proposed $5 billion investment in the US, stating that it routinely evaluates strategic opportunities, including potential investments and partnerships, as part of its normal course of business.

The company added that any such discussions, if underway, are exploratory and preliminary in nature. Vedanta further said there are currently no binding decisions, definitive agreements, or material developments that warrant disclosure.

On Monday (April 13), shares of Vedanta Ltd ended at ₹752.50, up by ₹7.40, or 0.99%, on the BSE.Continue ReadingFirst Published: Apr 14, 2026 7:45 PM ISTTagsshare market todayVedanta