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 company is managed under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas by a Board of Directors comprising experienced professionals.
The long-term credit rating of the Company reaffirmed by ICRA Limited as on 10th May, 2024 is “[ICRA] AA+(Stable)” and the short-term credit rating for the Company is “[ICRA] A1+”.
The credit rating for the Long Term / Short Term Bank Facilities reaffirmed by CARE Ratings Limited on 1st January, 2024 is “CARE AA+; Stable / CARE A1+ (Double A Plus; Outlook: Stable/A One Plus)” and the credit rating for the Short Term Bank Facilities reaffirmed by CARE Ratings Limited on 1st January, 2024 is “CARE A1+ (A One Plus)”.