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 under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has announced an important leadership change at the Board level. Mr. A Ratna Sekhar has taken over as Director [HR & Corporate Affairs] with effect from May 02, 2018. Mr. Ratna Sekhar will be overseeing the Human Resources, Corporate Communications, HSE and CSR functions of the company. Prior to assuming charge as Director, Mr. Ratna Sekhar was Sr. Vice President [HR] in the company in the last four years. Profile of Mr. A Ratna Sekhar Prior to joining Balmer Lawrie, Mr. Ratna Sekhar was associated with reputed corporates like Tata Projects Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd., Ramky Group and others. He is a seasoned professional with an experience of over 30 years in the public sector, private companies and MNCs. Mr. Ratna Sekhar was instrumental in successfully driving key HR initiatives during his stint in the various organisations.