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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited has entered into an exclusive distribution and marketing agreement with Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited for Qdenga, a dengue vaccine, in the private market in India.
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited has today, i.e., September 18, 2026, entered into an exclusive distribution and marketing agreement with Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited for Qdenga® in the private market in India.
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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.com
September 18, 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 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”)
This is to inform you that Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited ("Dr. Reddy's") has today, i.e., September 18,
2026, entered into an exclusive distribution and marketing agreement with Takeda Biopharmaceuticals
India Private Limited ("Takeda") for Qdenga® in the private market in India (the “Agreement”). Qdenga®
is a dengue vaccine developed by Takeda to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes.
Further, the details as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with the SEBI
Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, are as hereunder:
1 Name of the entity(ies) with whom Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited
agreement/ JV is signed
2 Area of agreement/ JV Exclusive distribution and marketing of Qdenga® in
the private market in India
3 Domestic/ international Domestic (India)
4 Share exchange ratio/ JV ratio Not applicable
5 Scope of business operation of Pursuant to terms of the Agreement, Dr. Reddy’s will
agreement/ JV be exclusively responsible for distribution and
marketing of Qdenga® in the private market in India,
while Takeda will retain commercialization rights in
the public market in India, and will be responsible for
manufacturing and importation of the vaccine.
6 Details of consideration paid/ received There is no upfront consideration or milestone
in agreement/ JV payment under the agreement. Other commercial
terms are confidential in nature.
7 Significant terms and conditions of Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Dr. Reddy’s
agreement/ JV in brief has exclusive distribution and marketing rights for
Qdenga® in the private market in India.
8 Whether the acquisition would fall The transaction at scope is not an acquisition by either
within related party transactions and Dr. Reddy’s or Takeda.
whether the promoter/ promoter group/ Takeda is not a related party to Dr. Reddy’s or any of
group companies have any interest in the its promoter/promoter group/ group companies.
entity being acquired? If yes, nature of Further, promoter/promoter group/ group companies
interest and details thereof and whether do not have any interest in Takeda.
the same is done at “arm’s length
9 Size of the entity(ies) Not applicable
10 Rationale and benefit expected The partnership is aligned with Dr. Reddy's strategy
to strengthen its vaccines business in India and
supports broader public health efforts aimed at
addressing the significant burden of dengue in India.
A press release being issued in relation to the above matter is enclosed for reference.
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
Encl: As above
Press Release
DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD.
8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills,
CONTACT
Hyderabad - 500034. Telangana, India.
INVESTOR RELATIONS MEDIA RELATIONS
CIN: L85195TG1984PLC004507
Tel: + 91 40 4900 2900
Fax: + 91 40 4900 2999 AISHWARYA SITHARAM SANTOSH VYAS
Email: mail@drreddys.com AISHWARYASITHARAM@DRREDDYS.COM SANTOSHVYAS@DRREDDYS.COM
Web: www.drreddys.com
Takeda and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Enter into Exclusive Collaboration to
Promote and Distribute QDENGA® in India’s Pediatric and Adult Private Market
• QDENGA is India’s first CDSCO approved dengue vaccine
• Collaboration focuses on disease awareness, promotion and distribution of Takeda’s dengue vaccine, across
India’s private market for pediatric and adult vaccination, ahead of its anticipated availability in the first half of
2027
• Collaboration combines Takeda’s global dengue and vaccine expertise with Dr. Reddy’s extensive healthcare
network and commercial reach across India
Hyderabad, India; September 18, 2026: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY,
NSEIFSC: DRREDDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) and Takeda Pharmaceutical
Company Limited, through its Indian subsidiary Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited (together referred to as
“Takeda”) today entered into a distribution agreement under which Dr. Reddy’s will promote and distribute Takeda’s
dengue vaccine, QDENGA®, across India’s private market for pediatric and adult vaccination in India. Subject to
completion of applicable processes with local authorities, the vaccine is anticipated to become available in the first half of
2027.
The collaboration follows the approval of QDENGA’s marketing authorization by India’s Central Drugs Standard Control
Organization (CDSCO) in July 2026 for individuals aged 4-60 years. As India’s first approved dengue vaccine, the approval
marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen dengue prevention and management.
Takeda is committed to supporting the country’s long-term dengue control efforts and enabling broad, equitable access
to QDENGA. While inclusion in India’s public immunization program remains an important long-term ambition, private-
market availability through Dr. Reddy’s will provide a pathway for eligible individuals to access the vaccine once it becomes
available.
Through the collaboration, Takeda and Dr. Reddy’s will support healthcare-professional engagement, disease awareness,
promotion and distribution of QDENGA across India’s private market for pediatric and adult vaccination, in accordance
with applicable regulatory requirements.
Addressing India’s growing dengue burden
Dengue remains a significant and evolving public-health challenge in India, with reported cases increasing 11-fold over
the past two decades.1 According to a nationwide dengue surveillance study conducted by the Virus Research and
Diagnostic Laboratory of the Indian Council of Medical Research, all four dengue virus serotypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4)
are co-circulating across multiple regions in India, with 1 in 14, patients being infected with multiple dengue serotypes
concurrently.2 With dengue cases occurring year-round across India, dengue prevention and management is an urgent
public-health priority.
M.V. Ramana, CEO - Global Generics, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories said, “As the second-largest vaccine player in India,
we believe the introduction of India’s first approved dengue vaccine is an important development for the country’s
healthcare landscape. Through our collaboration with Takeda, we look forward to making QDENGA available to eligible
individuals and contributing to efforts aimed at addressing the country’s dengue burden.”
Dr. Mahender Nayak, Head of Intercontinental Markets, International Business Unit Takeda said, “Takeda is
committed to supporting India’s evolving healthcare needs and expanding access to dengue vaccination. We welcome
the recent Parliamentary Committee on Health’s recommendation to consider dengue vaccine for the Universal
Immunization Program.3 This reflects the growing recognition of dengue as a significant public health challenge. In parallel,
our private-market collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s will help enable timely private-market access for eligible individuals once
QDENGA becomes available in India.”
Complementary strengths to amplify impact
In preparation for the anticipated availability of the vaccine in India in the first half of 2027, the strategic collaboration
brings together Takeda’s and Dr. Reddy’s complementary strengths, established capabilities, and shared commitment to
improving patient access in India.
Takeda,
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