Balmer Lawrie & Co . Ltd., a Government of India enterprise, has issued an updated disclosure to stock exchanges regarding a change in senior management designation. The company informed the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the revised effective date for a previously announced management change.

Management Designation Update

The company announced that Shri J Suresh Antony has been redesignated as Head (Industrial Packaging) with effect from 4th March, 2026, instead of the previously communicated date of 1st March, 2026. This update was communicated in reference to the company's earlier intimation dated 6th November, 2025, which had originally announced the change in designation from Vice President (Manufacturing) – IP to Head (Industrial Packaging).

Regulatory Compliance Details

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that all other contents of the original intimation remain unchanged, with only the effective date being revised.

Professional Profile

Shri J Suresh Antony brings over 31 years of expertise in mechanical engineering, with specialization in machine operations, process optimization, and plant performance enhancement. He has been serving at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. since 1997, where he has:

• Spearheaded major capacity expansions
• Pioneered innovative drum designs
• Set record dispatch benchmarks
• Demonstrated proficiency in P&L analysis and lean manufacturing
• Maintained strong focus on safety compliance

The executive's experience spans R&D foundations from his earlier professional stints, and he is recognized for driving sustainable operational growth and contributing to industrial excellence.

Corporate Communication

The updated disclosure was signed by Kavita Bhavsar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and communicated to both major stock exchanges where the company is listed. The company maintains its headquarters at 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata, and operates under CIN L15492WB1924GO1004835.

Balmer Lawrie & Co . Ltd., a Government of India enterprise, has officially declared an interim dividend of Rs.4.25 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors approved this decision at their meeting held on March 5, 2026, as disclosed in the company's regulatory filing to stock exchanges.

Dividend Declaration Details

The interim dividend announcement comes with specific parameters that shareholders need to note for eligibility and payment.

The record date of March 11, 2026, has been fixed pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shareholders holding equity shares as of the end of this date will be eligible to receive the interim dividend.

Board Meeting and Regulatory Filing

The Board of Directors meeting commenced at 12:30 p.m. and concluded at 05:45 p.m. on March 5, 2026. The company has filed the necessary disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations with both NSE and BSE, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The company secretary and compliance officer, Kavita Bhavsar, signed the regulatory disclosure with digital signature on March 5, 2026, confirming the dividend declaration and ensuring proper documentation for transparency in corporate governance.

Company Background

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. operates as a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The company has been serving since 1867 and maintains its registered office at 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata. The dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders while maintaining its operational excellence as a government enterprise.

The interim dividend payment will be processed within the statutory timeline as stipulated under relevant regulations, ensuring timely distribution to all eligible shareholders who hold shares as of the record date.