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
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I PSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has announced important leadership changes at the Board level. Mr. Viren Sinha has taken over as Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD) of the Company with effect from January 1, 2012. He succeeds Mr. S K Mukherjee. Prior to his appointment as C&MD, Mr. Sinha was Director [Service Businesses], overseeing the Tour & Travel and Logistic businesses of the Company. In his 31 years of experience, of which 2 years were outside Balmer Lawrie. During his tenure in the company, he has successfully handled diverse leadership roles in Sales & Marketing, Operations and Materials Management, including 11 years as the Head of Company’s operations in UK. Mr. P.P.Sahoo has been elevated to the Board as the Director [HR & Corporate Affairs] with effect from 14th. December 2011. Besides the Human Resource, Corporate Communications, CSR, HSE & Sustainability functions, Mr. Sahoo will also be responsible for the Strategic Planning function of the Company. He has 33 years of experience, of which 24 are in Balmer Lawrie in HR & General Management roles. He has been responsible for reorienting the HR paradigm of BL and modernising the HR systems & processes of the legacy company.
Sunday Dec 22 2024
