Balmer Lawrie Reports FY 2025-26 Financial Results

19 May 2026 CW Team

Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd., the company, is a Miniratna I diversified public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The board approved the results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2026 at its meeting on 17 May 2026. The company reported consolidated financials across manufacturing and services verticals.

In the fourth quarter the company reported total income of Rs 7,912.8 million (mn), an increase of 21.56 per cent from Rs 6,509.2 mn in the same period last year. Profit before tax for the quarter stood at Rs 1,207.9 mn while net profit after tax was Rs 905.3 mn. The quarterly performance reflected improved revenue across logistics and industrial product lines.

For the financial year the company recorded total income of Rs 27,846.0 mn, representing growth of 8.03 per cent over the prior year. Profit before tax for the year rose by 5.44 per cent to Rs 3,308.7 mn and profit after tax increased by 5.53 per cent to Rs 2,456.8 mn. Management attributed the annual increase to steady demand and operational efficiencies across business segments.

The board has recommended a final dividend of 42.50 per cent for FY 2025-26 in addition to an interim dividend of 42.50 per cent declared and paid in March 2026. The company reaffirmed its focus on its core sectors including industrial packaging, greases and lubricants, chemicals, travel and logistics services. The board will present the recommendation for shareholder approval at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Board commentary highlighted the company's resilience and its emphasis on operational efficiency and sustaining service delivery across business lines. The company continues to leverage its network in logistics and cold chain to support customer requirements while maintaining focus on cost control. Directors indicated that cash flows remained healthy and the balance sheet supported declared distributions.

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