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. in association with the Central Board of Excise & Customs, Ministry of Finance, GOI organized “GST Outreach Programme”, an interactive session on 21st August 2017 at New Delhi. Stakeholders were present in large numbers in the workshop. Shri Sanjay Sharan, IRS Additional Director, NACIN, Faridabad addressed and explained the detailed nuances of GST covering the key practical aspects for the Company and society at large. Director [Finance], Shri S S Khuntia in his key note address spoke about the benefits of GST for the society and transparency in the economy, ease of doing business, entire eco system of outreach by tax department as well as its implementation in the Company. Shri Mritunjay Acharjee, Head of Corporate Taxation addressed a question & answer session on various issues raised by the participants, related to GST implementation.