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Result: Balmer Lawrie Q1 FY26 Net Profit Jumps 19.53% YoY to Rs55.93 Cr on Strong Logistics & Packaging Performance

Profit Before Tax Surges Over 30% as Logistics and Industrial Segments Drive Growth
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New Delhi: Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY 2025-26 (Q1 FY26). The company’s strategic push for operational efficiency and diversified business verticals has paid off, with significant growth in revenue and profitability.

Key Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26 vs Q1 FY25:

  • Net Profit (PAT): ₹55.93 crore, up 19.53% from ₹46.79 crore
  • Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹75.37 crore, up 30.31% from ₹57.84 crore
  • Total Income: ₹685.28 crore, up 6.47% from ₹643.62 crore

The results were approved by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on Thursday and reflect the company’s commitment to consistent performance across all major business segments.

read also: Balmer Lawrie Appoints Senior Bureaucrat Rajeev Kumar as Government Nominee Director – Know More About Him

Logistics Business Leads the Way

The Logistics SBU emerged as the key growth engine in Q1 FY26, registering:

  • 36% growth in revenue
  • 83% growth in profit

These impressive numbers were attributed to strong demand recovery and improved operational margins in the freight, warehousing, and supply chain services segments.

Additionally, the Container Freight Station (CFS) at Chennai reported its highest-ever import volumes, indicating robust trade activity and efficient handling capacities.

Segmental Performance Snapshot

Industrial Packaging & Chemicals: Reported highest sales volumes; continued to be a strong pillar of the company’s manufacturing footprint.

Travel & Vacations: Posted an 11% rise in topline, driven by recovery in both leisure and corporate travel, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape.

Diversification and Efficiency Pay Off

Balmer Lawrie attributed its improved quarterly performance to:

  • Streamlined business operations
  • Sustained focus on productivity
  • Ongoing efforts to diversify and future-proof its portfolio

The company noted that the results are aligned with its long-term vision to enhance value across public sector enterprises through modern, efficient, and customer-centric operations.

read also: Balmer Lawrie’s Chemicals Division Wins Diamond Trophy at NAMC 2025, Underscoring Commitment to Quality & Innovation

About Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Miniratna Category-I central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, has a legacy dating back to 1867. Headquartered in Kolkata, the company operates across eight strategic business units, and maintains four joint ventures both in India and abroad, along with a wholly-owned subsidiary.


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