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.
In the wake of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call for a "cashless society", Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. a Mini Ratna Category – I PSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, held an interactive session for the employees on the importance of a ‘Cashless System’ and encouraged them to go for cashless business transactions. Mr. Prabal Basu, C&MD, Balmer Lawrie, addressing the employees in Delhi appreciated the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for a ‘Cashless Society’ and highlighted the benefit of cashless transactions. He stressed on the fact that online banking and digital payments would increase transparency and also enable ease of doing business.