Dr Reddy's shares tumble over 10 pc after US District Court's decision on sale of product

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Shares of today plunged over 10 per cent following a decision made by the with respect to further sale and commercialisation of its product in the US.

On the NSE, shares of the company tanked 10.20 per cent to close at Rs 2,083.

Led by the sharp fall in the stock, the company's market valuation dropped Rs 3,787.49 crore to Rs 34,661.51 crore.

In terms of equity volume, 3.24 lakh shares of the company were traded on the and over 37 lakh shares changed hands on the NSE during the day.

on Saturday said it will appeal the decision of the of regarding further sale and commercialisation of its Buprenorphine and Naloxone sublingual film in

"The company disagrees with the court's decision, and will vigorously appeal it," Dr Reddy's said in a filing.

The company intends to appeal the decision made by the of in a preliminary injunction hearing with respect to further sale and commercialisation of its product in the US, it added.

The product is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence.

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First Published: Mon, July 16 2018. 16:55 IST