Who we are Our Journey

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1985
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1990
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1991
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1995
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1996
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2001
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2025
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1985
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We became the first pharma company in Asia outside Japan to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

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1987
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We went public on the Bombay Stock Exchange and launched APIs in India. In the 1980s, we were among the first to export APIs to the USA.

 

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1991
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Our first pioneering mega-brand Omez (Omeprazole) was launched in India, becoming our first 100 crore brand and a leader in Indian pharma.

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1992
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We expanded our operations internationally by opening a branch in Russia.

 

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1996
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Dr. Anji Reddy founded the Dr. Reddy’s Foundation to give back to society. Our CSR activities include health, education, livelihood, and sustainability.

 

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1997
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We were the first Indian pharma company to out-license a novel drug to an innovator.

 

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2001
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We became the first pharma company in Asia outside Japan to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

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We became the first pharma company in Asia outside Japan to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Our founder, Dr. Anji Reddy, received the Padma Shri from the Gov’t of India.

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2002
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Aurigene Oncology Ltd, our Bengaluru subsidiary, was incorporated for drug discovery.

 

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2003
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We released our first Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) report. We were also among the earliest to initiate annual voluntary sustainability disclosures from the following year.

 

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2006
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We became the first Indian pharma company to launch an Authorized Generic (AG) in the U.S. (nasteride 5 mg, generic equivalent of Merck’s Proscar tabs 5 mg).

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We became the fastest Indian pharma company to cross USD 1 billion in revenue.

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2007
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We launched the world’s then first monoclonal antibody biosimilar of rituximab in India (Reditux).

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2010
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We launched the world’s then first monoclonal antibody biosimilar of rituximab in India (Reditux).

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We adopted 6 sustainability goals for the next decade.

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2011
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Our founder, Dr. Anji Reddy, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Gov’t of India for his contribution to the Indian pharma industry.

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2015
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Acquired a select portfolio of Belgium based UCBs established brands in certain South Asian countries

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2016
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We were listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2016 for Emerging Markets.

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We entered the branded consumer health arena through the acquisition of six OTC brands from Ducere Pharma.

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2019
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We entered the nutrition segment in India with the launch of Celevida, a first-of-its-kind product in Dr. Reddy’s nutrition portfolio.

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We were the first foreign generics company to get approval to supply Olanzapine to China's public hospitals under the QCE system.

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2020
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We became the first company in India and third in Asia 
to join the Science-Based targets initiative (SBTi).

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We acquired select divisions of Wockhardt in India.

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2021
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Our focus on agility, access and affordability helped us
reach over 5 million patients during the pandemic, 
especially in low and middle income countries.

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We combined in-house efforts with open-innovation 
partnerships to provide a portfolio that included a vaccine and therapeutics for COVID-19.

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Our company played its part along with the rest of 
the pharma industry in the fight against COVID-19.

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2022
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Launched Lenalidomide capsule in the U.S., with two of the six strengths eligible for first-to-market, 180-day exclusivity

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Our Hyderabad facility was recognised by the World Economic Forum as part of its Global Lighthouse Network for Industry 4.0 leadership.

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We were named by the prestigious Science Magazine 
as among the Top 20 employers globally in pharma/biotech. We acquired medical cannabis company, Nimbus Health GmbH, in Germany.

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Dr. Reddy's Foundation received a National Award from the President of India for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

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2023
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We became the first Indian pharma company to debut on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

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We launched Nerivio® in India for migraine management.

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Our platform ‘Celevida Wellness’ became our first D2C 
e-commerce platform in India carrying our products for 
diabetes nutrition and third-party brands.

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Our proposed rituximab biosimilar dossier was accepted for review by the USFDA, MHRA and EMA.

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We entered into strategic collaborations for novel 
molecules - with the U.S.-based Coya Therapeutics for 
a novel combination biologic for ALS; with China-based 
Junshi Biosciences for Toripalimab; and with Jiangsu 
Hengrui for Pyrotinib.

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We were included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the 6th year in a row.

Year
2024
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Partnered with Nestle India to launch nutritional health 
solutions in India and other regions

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Acquired Menolabs' women's health and dietary 
supplements portfolio from Amyris Inc. including seven 
products for perimenopause and menopause support

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Signed a definitive agreement with Haleon Plc to acquire Nicotinell and its Nicotine Replacement Therapy portfolio