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.
Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from October 28 – November 02, 2019 at all the units and establishments of Balmer Lawrie. The observance of the week commenced with employees taking the vigilance pledge. A series of events on the theme “Integrity- A way of Life” are being organised. Competitions like quiz, essay and slogan writing for employees and interactive sessions for vendors, customers and contractors of Balmer Lawrie are scheduled during the week to highlight the importance of integrity and iniquities of corruption. The Company invited Dr. B.N Ramesh, IPS, ADG and Mr. Santanu Kar, SP, CBI Anti-Corruption Branch to conduct a session for its officials at the Corporate Office. Outreach programmes are also being conducted in schools and colleges of Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai to make the youth more cautious and vigilant. In addition to these, a human chain and walkathon has also been planned for the employees.