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. that has the rare distinction of earning profits continuously year after year for the last 150 years, celebrated its Foundation Day on 1st February 2017. To mark this occasion a function was organised in Swabhumi, Kolkata on 5th February, which was attended by the Board of Directors, Employees and their families, ex-Directors, key Customers and vendors and other distinguished stakeholders. The Foundation Day programme began with Mr. Prabal Basu, C&MD, Balmer Lawrie hoisting the Balmer Lawrie flag followed by the national anthem. The celebrations included performances by the employees and their children. The highlight of the evening was a dance performance by “Tanushree Shankar Troupe” and musical performance by popular singer Vinod Rathod. As part of the year-long celebrations, Balmer Lawrie organized events and competitions for the employees. Events like Jingle contest, Swachh Karmasthal, Rangoli, Photography, BL’s Got Talent and Mr. & Ms. BL competitions along with various sports competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation of employees.