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Welcome to First Partners

First Partners is one of India’s leading corporate communications and public affairs consultancy firms.

We are the India affiliate of SEC Newgate Group, an insights and research-driven, global strategic communications and advocacy group, headquartered in Milan, Italy. According to PRovoke's 2023 Top 250 rankings, SEC Newgate is ranked 21st in the world and is the fastest growing of the top 30. The firm has been named the Global Agency of the year 2023 for Corporate/ Public Affairs by PRovoke Media Global Sabre Awards. SEC Newgate team operates seamlessly across five continents, helping clients clearly demonstrate their purpose and value, delivering around the clock counsel and support, implementing campaigns locally, nationally and internationally.

In India, we provide specialised solutions in the areas of corporate communications, public affairs and C-Suite Advisory through a bouquet of outreach and advocacy tools. We have a diverse team, comprising young and experienced communication and public affairs professionals, along with a set of experts who have delivered complex assignments for Fortune 500 companies and leading Indian corporate houses.

Through extensive and well-planned communication interventions, we help our clients achieve targeted business outcomes. Our client base includes multinational brands, large Indian corporations, government entities, industry associations, non-profit organisations and startups. We have offices in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, which are supplemented by an efficient execution delivery network spanning 31 cities in India.

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OUR EXPERTS

First Partners comprises industry veterans with hands-on experience of handling complex corporate and public affairs assignments
Atul Ahluwalia
Founding Partner
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Dilip Yadav
Founding Partner
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Santanu Gogoi
Founding Partner
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Nitin Yadav
Partner
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Richa Gopal S
Partner
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Param Shobhit
Principal Group Consultant
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Vidushi Khera
Principal Group Consultant
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Soumalya Santikari
Content Editor, Editors’ Street
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