Dr. Reddy’s appoints GV Prasad as Chairman and Satish Reddy as Vice-Chairman of the Company

Hyderabad, India, April 1, 2013

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) today announced that based on the recommendations of the Nomination, Governance and Compensation Committee, its Board of Directors have appointed GV Prasad, presently Vice-Chairman and CEO as the “Chairman and CEO” and Satish Reddy as “Vice-Chairman” in addition to his present role of Managing Director and COO, effective from 30 March, 2013.

All other terms and conditions of their respective appointments like remuneration, tenure etc., as approved by the shareholders at their General Meetings remains the same.

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About Dr. Reddy’s
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars, differentiated formulations and NCEs. Therapeutic focus is on gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management, anti-infective and pediatrics. Major markets include India, USA, Russia and CIS, Germany, UK, Venezuela, S. Africa, Romania, and New Zealand. For more information, log on to:
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