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. celebrated its 158th Foundation Day on 1st February 2024. To mark this occasion a function was organised at Eco Park, Kolkata on 4th February which was attended by the Board of Directors, employees and their families. The function was inaugurated by Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, C&MD, Balmer Lawrie. As part of the celebrations, Talent Hunt, Musical Quiz, Rangoli, Photography, Short Video, Painting, Group Photography and Sit and Draw competitions were organised besides inter-departmental cricket (for both men and women) and football tournament, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the employees. The evening ended at a high note with a celebrity performance. Foundation Day celebrations were held in all the four regions across the country.