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, GOI, has announced an important leadership change at the Board level. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri has taken over as Director [Service Businesses] with effect from 01 March 2020. Mr. Palchaudhuri will be overseeing the Logistics (Infrastructure & Services) and Travel & Vacations businesses of the Company. Prior to assuming charge as Director, Mr. Palchaudhuri was heading the Sales & Marketing function of SBU: Industrial Packaging in the Company.
Profile of Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri
Mr. Palchaudhuri joined Balmer Lawrie in 2012 and has led the ERP implementation across the organisation. He has also significantly contributed in the areas of Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the Company. Prior to joining Balmer Lawrie, he has worked with a wide variety of reputed organisations in the IT Services / Consulting domains in India and abroad. He holds a B.E (E&C) from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee) and a PGDM from IIM Lucknow. A seasoned professional he has work experience of over 25 years.