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FDA PLI at Dr. Reddy’s (NYSE: RDY) biologics site yields 7 observations

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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited reports that the United States Food & Drug Administration has completed a Pre-License Inspection at its biologics manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad. The inspection, conducted from June 16 to June 25, 2026, resulted in a Form 483 with seven observations.

The company states it will address these observations within the stipulated timeline. This update follows earlier inspections and related disclosures made to stock exchanges on October 12, 2023 and September 13, 2025, and is provided for information of investors and exchanges.

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FDA PLI completed at Dr. Reddy’s biologics site with seven Form 483 observations.

The United States Food & Drug Administration completed a Pre-License Inspection of Dr. Reddy’s Bachupally biologics facility between June 16 and June 25, 2026. After the inspection, the agency issued a Form 483 listing seven observations the company must remediate.

Form 483 observations highlight areas where inspectors believe practices may not fully meet regulatory expectations. The company indicates it will address all seven observations within the stipulated timeline, suggesting a structured response process is underway, but the filing does not quantify potential timing or commercial impact.

This PLI is linked to earlier inspections disclosed on October 12, 2023 and September 13, 2025, indicating ongoing regulatory engagement at the Bachupally biologics site. Subsequent company communications and regulatory updates will clarify how resolving these observations affects licensing progress for the associated biologic products.

Form 483 observations 7 observations Issued after FDA Pre-License Inspection at Bachupally biologics facility
Inspection period start June 16, 2026 Start date of FDA Pre-License Inspection
Inspection period end June 25, 2026 End date of FDA Pre-License Inspection and Form 483 issuance
Prior inspection disclosure date 1 October 12, 2023 Earlier inspection disclosure referenced as related
Prior inspection disclosure date 2 September 13, 2025 Earlier inspection disclosure referenced as related
Pre-License Inspection (PLI) regulatory
"the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) today completed a Pre-License Inspection (PLI) at our biologics manufacturing facility"
Form 483 regulatory
"We have been issued a Form 483 with seven observations, which we will address"
Form 483 is a written list of inspectional observations issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration when inspectors spot potential problems during a facility visit, such as gaps in manufacturing, recordkeeping, or safety controls. For investors it matters because receiving a Form 483 signals possible regulatory trouble that can lead to remediation costs, production delays, product holds or fines—similar to a visible warning sign that a company must fix operations to stay compliant.
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"completed a Pre-License Inspection (PLI) at our biologics manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

June, 2026

 

Commission File Number 1-15182

 

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills

Hyderabad, Telangana 500 034, India

+91-40-49002900

 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F  x                                          Form 40-F   ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ______

 

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes  ¨                                           No   x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.

 

 


 

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description of Exhibits

 

 

 

99.1


Intimation dated June 25, 2026

 

2

 

SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: June 25, 2026

By:

/s/ K Randhir Singh

 

 

Name:

K Randhir Singh

 

 

Title:

Company Secretary

 

3

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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.com

 

June 25, 2026

 

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Scrip Code: DRREDDY)

BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500124)

New York Stock Exchange Inc. (Stock Code: RDY)

NSE IFSC Ltd. (Stock Code: DRREDDY)

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Ref:

Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

 

This is to inform you that the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) today completed a Pre-License Inspection (PLI) at our biologics manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad. The inspection was conducted between June 16 and June 25, 2026. We have been issued a Form 483 with seven observations, which we will address within the stipulated timeline. This is also in continuation of the earlier inspections and corresponding disclosures made to the stock exchanges on October 12, 2023 and September 13, 2025.

 

This is for your information and records.

 

Thanking you,

 

Yours faithfully,

For Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited


K Randhir Singh

Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Head-CSR


FAQ

What did the FDA do at Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) Bachupally biologics facility?

The United States Food & Drug Administration completed a Pre-License Inspection at Dr. Reddy’s Bachupally biologics manufacturing facility. The inspection ran from June 16 to June 25, 2026, and evaluated compliance ahead of potential product licensing.

How many FDA Form 483 observations did Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) receive?

Dr. Reddy’s received a Form 483 with seven observations following the FDA’s Pre-License Inspection. The company states it will address all seven observations within the stipulated timeline, but this filing does not detail the specific issues or corrective actions.

Over what period did the FDA inspect Dr. Reddy’s Bachupally biologics plant?

The FDA’s Pre-License Inspection at Dr. Reddy’s Bachupally biologics facility was conducted between June 16 and June 25, 2026. This multi-day review assessed the site’s readiness and compliance in connection with biologic product licensing activities.

How is Dr. Reddy’s (RDY) responding to the FDA Form 483 observations?

Dr. Reddy’s states it will address the seven Form 483 observations within the stipulated timeline. While specific corrective steps are not described here, this indicates the company plans formal remediation and interaction with the FDA following the inspection.

How does this FDA inspection relate to Dr. Reddy’s prior regulatory disclosures?

The company notes this Pre-License Inspection and Form 483 are in continuation of earlier inspections and disclosures made on October 12, 2023 and September 13, 2025. This highlights an ongoing regulatory review process at the Bachupally biologics facility.

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