Founded by two Scotsmen, Stephen George Balmer and Alexander Lawrie, in Kolkata, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. started its corporate journey as a Partnership Firm on 1st February 1867. Traversing the 157 years gone by, today Balmer Lawrie is a Miniratna - I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India, with a turnover of Rs. 2383 crores and a profit of Rs. 154 crores.
Balmer Lawrie is a diversified PSE leveraging technology and innovation for manufacturing and providing world class solutions.
Balmer Lawrie adheres to robust corporate governance practices, emphasising on transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct to ensure sustainable business growth and stakeholder trust.
Balmer Lawrie regularly invites tenders for various projects and services, promoting fair competition and transparency in the procurement process.
Balmer Lawrie through regular press releases, events and newsletters, ensures that its stakeholders are well-informed about the company's latest developments and achievements.
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category – I PSE with diversified business portfolios, has announced results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2016. The results were approved by the Board in its Meeting held in Kolkata on 26th May, 2016. The Company posted highest ever profits. The total income for the fourth quarter of the FY 2015-16 increased by 7.8% and stood at Rs661.55 crores as compared to the same period last year. While the Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter ended 31st March 2016 was Rs 86.34 crores, the net profit (PAT) for the quarter was Rs 66.60 crores. The gross income of the Company stood at Rs2895 crores for the year ended 31st March 2016. The net income clocked was Rs 2711.59 crores. While the PBT for the year ended 31st March 2016 increased by 11.5% to Rs234.54 crores, the PAT increased by 10.7% and stood at Rs163.20 crores. All the six Strategic Business Units registered profits and the Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 200% for the FY 2015-16.