Hyderabad, July 23 -- Sigachi Industries Limited has commenced the disbursement of interim ex-gratia compensation to the families of employees who lost their lives in the recent incident at its Pashamylaram unit on the city outskirts.

As part of its commitment to stand by the affected families, the company has released Rs 10 lakh each to 15 families in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Telangana, a company statement said on Wednesday.

The disbursement process is being carried out in a phased and structured manner, with the remaining compensation to be released in consultation with district authorities and after completing the required verification. A detailed payment schedule is being finalised and will be shared with sta...