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 158 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. 2404 crores and a profit of Rs. 203.47 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.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a panel discussion was organised in hybrid mode on the theme, ‘Women and Leadership’ on March 10, 2025 addressed by eminent panellists from various walks of life. The panellists included Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director, Indian Statistical Institute, Ms. Rashmi Govil, Director (HR), Indian Oil Corporation, Ms. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Olympic Medallist Weightlifter and Flight Lieutenant Sehajpreet Kaur, Indian Air Force. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, C&MD and Director [Service Businesses] - additional charge along with other Functional Directors of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. also addressed Balmer Lawrie employees on the occasion. Besides the panel discussion, a webinar on "Financial Fitness for Women" aimed at raising awareness about saving and making smart investments was also organised. Additionally, various Women’s Day events were held across Balmer Lawrie's regional offices.