
New Delhi: Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced robust financial results for the first quarter of FY 2025-26. The company reported a 30.31 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in Profit Before Tax (PBT), showcasing improved operational performance across its strategic business units.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, in a meeting held on Thursday. As per the results, the company’s net total income stood at Rs 685.28 crore, marking a 6.47 percent increase from Rs 643.62 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
PBT rose to Rs 75.37 crore from Rs 57.84 crore in Q1 of FY25, while the net profit (PAT) increased by 19.53 percent to Rs 55.93 crore, compared to Rs 46.79 crore reported in the same period last year.
Among the company’s key business segments, the Industrial Packaging and Chemicals SBUs reported the highest volumes during the quarter. The Container Freight Station (CFS) at Chennai also recorded the highest import volumes, underscoring continued strength in the logistics chain.
The Logistics business emerged as a major growth driver, registering a 36 percent increase in revenue and an 83 percent rise in bottom line. The Travel & Vacations segment also reported an 11 percent growth in topline, reflecting recovery and growth in the tourism and corporate travel sectors.
The results reflect Balmer Lawrie’s sustained focus on operational efficiency and portfolio diversification, positioning it well for continued growth in the current fiscal.
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