Ranbaxy Announces Court Filing of Consent Decree with U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (RLL, NSE: RANBAXY, BSE: 500359) (“Ranbaxy”) today announced that the consent decree with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) that was signed on December 20, 2011 has been filed with the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Under the terms of the consent decree, which is subject to approval by this Court, Ranbaxy has committed to further strengthen procedures and policies to ensure data integrity and to comply with current good manufacturing practices.

“Today’s announcement is the next step in the process of finalizing our agreement with the FDA to resolve this legacy issue,” said Arun Sawhney, Ranbaxy CEO & Managing Director. “We are pleased with the progress we have made in upgrading and enhancing the quality of our business and manufacturing processes and remain committed to ensuring that all of our facilities and products meet the high standards that patients, prescribers and the public have come to expect from Ranbaxy.”

Mr. Sawhney continued, “As one of the premier global generic pharmaceutical companies, all of our efforts are focused on continuing to provide safe, effective and affordable products to consumers around the world.”

www.ranbaxy.com