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Dr. Reddy’s Surpasses the Milestone of Rs 7,000: A Remarkable Achievement
One of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, hit its highest level since listing on Thursday. The stock crossed the milestone level of Rs 7,000 and hit a fresh all-time high of Rs 7,035 on NSE. This significant achievement underscores the company’s strong market position and investor confidence.
A Remarkable Rally: 1,000 Points in 129 Trading Sessions
The stock of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories took about 129 trading sessions for a rally of 1,000 points from Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000. This impressive rally is a testament to the company’s robust performance and strategic initiatives. The stock market capitalization of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is currently at Rs 1.16 lakh crore, reflecting its significant stature in the pharmaceutical industry.
Quarterly Performance: Revenue Growth Amidst Profit Decline
In its recently announced quarterly results, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories reported a revenue growth of over 14% YoY, reaching Rs 7,696 crore. However, the net profit declined by 4% to Rs 1,392 crore. On the operating front, the company’s EBITDA for the June quarter rose by 1.1% YoY to Rs 2,160 crore, though the margin dropped by 80 bps YoY to 28.2%. These mixed results highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by the company in a competitive market environment.
Strategic Move: 1:5 Stock Split Announcement
Further, the company’s board announced a 1:5 stock split of shares, a move aimed at enhancing liquidity and making the shares more affordable for small investors. The record date for the stock split has not yet been set, but this strategic decision is expected to attract a broader investor base and potentially boost the stock’s performance in the future.
Joint Venture with Nestle India: Expanding into Nutritional Health Solutions
In a significant development, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) with Nestle India to cater to nutritional health solutions. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories invested over Rs 734 crore for a 51% stake in the JV, while Nestle India invested Rs 705.6 crore for the remaining 49%. This partnership aims to leverage the capabilities and services of both companies to focus on health and wellbeing by combining their strengths and growing their complementary nutraceutical portfolios. The JV will target the metabolic, hospital nutrition, healthy ageing, general wellness, women’s health, and child nutrition segments in the India and Nepal markets.
Stock Performance in 2024
In 2024, the stock price of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories gained 20.4%, in comparison, the Nifty Pharma index has risen by 32%.
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