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 159 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, ‘From Allyship to Action: What Are You Willing to Give?’ on March 06, 2026 addressed by eminent panellists from various walks of life. The panellists included Ms. Shefali Goradia, Chairperson, Deloitte – South Asia, Ms. Simran Sharma, Paralympic Bronze Medallist and Current World Champion, Ms. Sangeeta Ramrakhyani, Director [HR], Central Warehousing Corporation and Dr. Mohua Banerjee, Director, International Management Institute. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, C&MD along with other Functional Directors of Balmer Lawrie were present on the occasion.
Besides the panel discussion, a self-defence workshop is being organised in the Eastern region for women employees and women family members of all employees.
Panel discussion on the topic ‘From Allyship to Action: What Are You Willing to Give?’ was organised for all Balmer Lawrie employees on March 06, 2026 as part of International Women’s Day
[Top Row - left to right – Mohar Mukhopadhyay, Head (Corporate Communications) Balmer Lawrie, Dr. Mohua Banerjee, Director, International Management Institute. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, C&MD, Balmer Lawrie, Mr. Abhijit Ghosh, Director (HR & CA), Balmer Lawrie, Ms. Sangeeta Ramrakhyani, Director [HR], Central Warehousing Corporation, Ms. Simran Sharma, Paralympic Bronze Medallist and Current World Champion. Second Row – Ms. Shefali Goradia, Chairperson, Deloitte – South Asia]