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.
The women of Balmer Lawrie’s Eastern Region came together to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 08, 2018. Mr. A Ratna Sekhar, SVP [HR] addressed the women employees during the inaugural function. A relaxation meditation session was conducted for the employees followed by an interactive discussion with a well-known Consultant Psychologist on how to deal with day to day stress. The celebrations concluded with a game for the women employees. Similar programs were also conducted across the organization. In the Western Region a self defence training and a talk by renowned gynaecologist was organized for the women employees.