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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd . 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills Hyderabad - 500 034, Telangana, India CIN: L85195TG1984PLC004507 Tel: + 91 40 4900 2900 Fax: + 91 40 4900 2999 Email: mail@drreddys.com Web: www.drreddys.

Key Takeaway: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has received a tax demand order from the GST Authority, which includes a penalty for irregular Cenvat Credit. The order was received on February 12, 2025, with a total penalty of Rs. 1,80,82,606. Despite the penalty, the company asserts that it anticipates no material impact on its financial performance or operations. Dr. Reddy's is considering filing an appeal against this order to contest the charges.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • The company has evaluated the situation and believes there is no material impact on its financials.
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is prepared to file an appeal against the tax demand.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The company has received a significant tax demand and penalty of Rs. 1,80,82,606.
  • The order was issued due to alleged irregularities in availing Cenvat Credit of Service Tax.

Full Press Release Details

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Scrip Code:
BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500124)
New York Stock Exchange Inc. (Stock Code: RDY)
NSE IFSC Ltd. (Stock Code: DRREDDY)
This is to inform that the Company has received an
order from GST Authority towards tax demand including interest and levying penalty. The details as required under Regulation 30 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are as hereunder:
S.No. Name of the authority : Joint Commissioner of Central Tax, Hyderabad Commissionerate, Hyderabad.
1 Nature and details of the action(s) taken, or order(s) passed : The Company has received order seeking demand including interest and levying penalty under Finance Act, 1994.
2 Date of receipt of direction or order, including any ad-interim or interim orders, or any other communication from the authority : Order dated February 07, 2025, was received by the Company on February 12, 2025.
3 Details of the violation(s)/ contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed : The authority has passed the order on the ground that the Company has availed irregular Cenvat Credit of Service Tax.
4 Impact on financial, operation or other activities of the listed entity, quantifiable in monetary terms to the extent possible : The above order levies a penalty of Rs. 1,80,82,606/-. Based on our evaluation, there is no material impact on the financials, operations, or other activities of the Company.
The Company will evaluate filing necessary appeal
with the appellate authority in this regard.
This is for your information and records.
For Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Head-CSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason for the tax demand order?

The tax demand order cites irregular Cenvat Credit of Service Tax.

Who issued the tax demand order to the company?

The order was issued by the Joint Commissioner of Central Tax, Hyderabad.

What penalty amount has been levied on the company?

The penalty amount levied is Rs. 1,80,82,606.

When did the company receive the tax demand order?

The company received the order on February 12, 2025.

Will the company appeal the tax demand order?

Yes, the company will consider filing an appeal with the appellate authority.

Last updated: Feb 12, 2025