The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has issued an immediate stop production order to Amara Labs Pvt Ltd, located in the Sangareddy district, citing persistent environmental non-compliance. The order, dated May 12, 2026, follows a December 2025 inspection that revealed numerous violations.
Key Violations Found During Inspection
During the inspection conducted on December 23, 2025, with some observations recorded on December 30, 2025, TGPCB officials found that the unit was manufacturing bulk drugs, including Deferiprone BP, which were not covered in its consent list. The company, formerly known as Phanicare Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, is situated at Anrich Industrial Estates, IDA Bollaram, Jinnaram mandal.
Failure to Manage Effluents and Waste
The board noted that the company failed to segregate high-strength total dissolved solids (TDS) from low-strength TDS effluents. Additionally, no effluent had been sent to the common effluent treatment plant since October 2025. Hazardous waste had not been lifted from the site since October 2025, and raw material and solvent drums were improperly stored.
Missing Monitoring Systems
TGPCB identified the absence of essential monitoring systems, including water meters for tracking consumption, online TDS monitoring for effluents, and an online volatile organic compound (VOC) analyser connected to the TGPCB server. The unit also lacked an IP camera at the main gate for regulatory monitoring and had not conducted the required Leak Detection and Repair study. Furthermore, the company had not submitted the necessary bank guarantees.
Previous Compliance Issues
This is not the first instance of non-compliance by Amara Labs. The board had previously issued compliance directions on September 14, 2020, November 23, 2020, and January 12, 2023. After the latest inspection, a show-cause notice was issued on January 13, 2026, followed by a Task Force hearing on May 7, 2026.
Stop Production Order and Penalties
In its order, TGPCB directed the industry to cease all industrial activities immediately to protect public health and the environment. The company must submit a fresh bank guarantee of ₹3 lakh and renew an existing bank guarantee of ₹2 lakh, totaling ₹5 lakh. Operations cannot resume without explicit permission from the board. Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, with penalties including imprisonment of one-and-a-half to six years and fines.
