Balmer Lawrie Q2 Net Profit at Rs 484.8 Mn, Revenue Stable

12 Nov 2025 CW Team

Balmer Lawrie, a Miniratna Category-I public sector enterprise with diversified business operations, announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 September 2025. The results were approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held in Kolkata on 6 November 2025.

The company reported total income of Rs 6474.8 million for the quarter, largely stable compared to Rs 6486.6 million in the same period last year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs 655 million against Rs 685.8 million last year, while Profit After Tax (PAT) was Rs 484.8 million compared to Rs 496.9 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

For the six-month period ended 30 September 2025, total income stood at Rs 13327.6 million, up from Rs 12922.8 million in the previous year. PBT rose to Rs 1408.8 million, while PAT increased to Rs 1044.1 million, compared with Rs 1264.1 million and Rs 964.7 million, respectively, during the same period last year.

Balmer Lawrie continues to maintain a stable performance across its key verticals—industrial packaging, logistics, and travel services—while pursuing strategic growth initiatives to enhance long-term value creation.

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