Zydus Wellness Ltd News

Zydus Wellness arm gets Rs 56.33 cr GST demand over Heinz IP rights deal

Zydus Wellness Ltd on Saturday said its wholly-owned arm has received a GST demand of Rs 56.33 crore, along with applicable interest and penalty from the tax authority. Zydus Wellness Products Ltd (ZWPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary company, has received an intimation from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence, Surat Zonal Unit, alleging GST demand of Rs 56.33 crore, along with applicable interest and penalty, Zydus Wellness Ltd said in a regulatory filing. The intimation alleges that the GST was payable in relation to the acquisition of intellectual property rights from Heinz Italia S.P.A. by Heinz India Pvt Ltd, now merged with ZWPL, it added. "ZWPL believes that there is a strong merit in the case, and ZWPL is evaluating the next steps based on a detailed review of the intimation," the filing said. The period covered by the order relates to the pre-acquisition period prior to January 30, 2019, the filing said. Due to this order, there is no impact on ...

Zydus Wellness shares soar 3% on acquiring Naturell (India) for Rs 390 cr

The rise in the share price came after the company announced that it has acquired 100 per cent stake in Naturell (India) Private Limited (NIPL), including its wholly owned subsidiary, for Rs 390 crore

Zydus Wellness board approves acquisition of Naturell India for Rs 390 cr

Zydus Wellness on Wednesday said its board has approved the acquisition of Naturell (India), a maker of healthy snacks such as nutrition bars and protein chips, for Rs 390 crore. The company's board has approved entering into the share purchase agreement with the promoters and other shareholders of Naturell (India) Pvt Ltd to acquire 1,50,78,605 equity shares of Re 1 each, representing 100 per cent of the paid-up share capital, at a consideration of Rs 390 crore, it said in a regulatory filing. "We believe that this acquisition is an opportunity to expand our portfolio by investing in brands and products that resonates with our company's portfolio and today's health-conscious consumers," Zydus Wellness Chairman Sharvil Patel said. The acquisition represents a strategic addition to Zydus Wellness, perfectly aligning with the company's aspirations to expand within the consumer wellness space, he added. Vijay Uttarwar, founder of Naturell (India) said Zydus has a proven track record o

Zydus Wellness Q1 profit surges 33.78% amidst strong brand performance

The company's flagship brands, Glucon-D, Nycil, Everyuth Peel-off, and Scrub, continued to dominate their respective categories

Zydus Wellness stock jumps 5%; hits 2-year high on hopes of demand recovery

The management sees encouraging signs of industry recovery, with inflation stabilising and margins poised for improvement.