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.
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Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a diversified Miniratna I PSE under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, GOI, is proud to announce that its Strategic Business Unit (SBU): Chemicals has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Trophy at the National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) 2025 organised by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM). SBU: Chemicals was awarded the Gold Medal for the third consecutive year, a distinction that earned the unit the coveted Diamond Trophy.
The NAMC Awards recognise manufacturing organisations that demonstrate excellence through innovative strategies and competitive approaches. IRIM, as an independent third-party evaluator, conducts a comprehensive audit and assessment based on Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, which benchmarks an organisation’s ability to evolve and implement effective manufacturing strategies. The recognition serves as a testament to the Chemicals team’s commitment to quality, innovation and operational efficiency.
The Diamond Trophy being received by Mr. Jayanta Chaudhuri, Head [Chemicals], along with Mr. V Vijayabaskar, Head [R&D], Balmer Lawrie during the award ceremony at Mumbai