Eye on Rs 3,000 crore turnover, Balmer Lawrie to foray into third-party logistics, railway logistics

Balmer Lawrie, a diversified public sector undertaking, is set to expand its footprint in logistics and supply chain management by entering the third-party logistics (3PL) and railway logistics sectors. With a strategic goal to achieve ₹3,000 crore turnover in FY26 up from ₹2,577.63 crore in FY25 the company is positioning itself as an integrated logistics service provider. Its FY25 profit after tax grew 14.41% to ₹232.80 crore, reflecting strong business momentum.

The 3PL operations will follow a hub and spoke model, with a 150,000 sq. ft. main hub at Dankuni and spokes in Siliguri, Guwahati, and Bhubaneswar. Cold chain logistics and logistics packaging services are also under consideration to cater to diverse sectors. Additionally, the company is launching a railway logistics vertical, initially transporting finished steel from SAIL’s Rourkela plant to Faridabad. Three freight rakes are expected by September 2025, with future logistics chain management tie-ups anticipated.

Balmer Lawrie aims to reach ₹6,000 crore in turnover by 2030. With a focus on real-time logistics planning, demand forecasting in logistics, and leveraging logistics planning software, the company is implementing some of the best logistics strategies for businesses in India’s evolving logistics and distribution ecosystem.