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.
Board level appointments in Balmer Lawrie
Two new Directors, Mr. Niraj Gupta, Director (Service Businesses) and Mr. Anand Dayal, Director (Manufacturing Businesses) have been inducted to the roles of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I PSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas recently.
Mr. Niraj Gupta has taken over as Director (Service Businesses) of Balmer Lawrie with effect from 27th July, 2012 and will oversee the Tours & Travel and Logistics businesses of the Company. Mr. Anand Dayal has taken over as Director (Manufacturing Businesses) of Balmer Lawrie with effect from 1st August, 2012 and will oversee the Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants and Performance Chemicals businesses of the Company.