Supriya Lifescience GM faces judicial custody in customs probe
Supriya Lifescience Ltd disclosed that its General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Sreekant Sreedharan, was granted judicial custody until July 17, 2026, after the Customs Department initiated an investigation on July 3, 2026, under the NDPS Act regarding a procedural lapse in a single export transaction. The company stated the proceedings are not expected to materially impact its operations or financial position and is evaluating the legal implications.

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Supriya Lifescience Ltd disclosed that its General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Sreekant Sreedharan, has been granted judicial custody until July 17, 2026. The Special Investigation and Intelligence branch of the Customs Department initiated an investigation against the officer on July 3, 2026, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The proceedings relate to an alleged procedural lapse for a single export transaction of an identified product.
The company stated that based on currently available information, the legal proceedings are not expected to have a material impact on its operations, financial position, or governance. Supriya Lifescience is evaluating the implications of the case and obtaining appropriate legal advice. The matter is currently before the competent court, and the company intends to take appropriate action after examining all applicable legal provisions.
The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 30 read with Para B of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and a SEBI circular dated July 13, 2023.
Details of the Proceedings
The following table outlines the key details of the case as provided in the regulatory filing:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name | Sreekant Sreedharan |
| 2. | Designation | General Manager, Sales & Marketing |
| 3. | Name of the Authority | Special Investigation and Intelligence branch of Customs Department |
| 4. | Date of occurrence | July 3, 2026 |
| 5. | Details of violation | Proceedings initiated under NDPS Act, 1985 for a procedural lapse for a single export transaction |
| 6. | Impact on company | Not expected to have any material impact on operations, financial position, or governance |
| 7. | Action taken | Company is evaluating implications and obtaining legal advice |
Supriya Lifescience affirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The company is closely monitoring developments and will disclose any further material information to the exchanges in accordance with applicable laws.
Historical Stock Returns for Supriya Lifescience
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.32% | -14.11% | -11.25% | +16.00% | +20.50% | +118.65% |
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