Astrum Features in E4M PR & Corp Comm Watchlist 2026

India’s First Research-Based Strategic Communications Firm Recognized Among Top Agencies Shaping the Communications Landscape in 2026.

NEW DELHI – December 17, 2025 – Astrum, India’s first research-based strategic communications firm, features in Exchange4media’s PR & Corp Comm Watchlist 2026. This exclusive industry recognition identifies India’s top public relations agencies and in-house communications teams poised to make a significant impact in the coming year.

Selected through a rigorous evaluation process, Astrum was assessed by exchange4media’s internal jury on key parameters including market value, team strength, innovative campaigns, client portfolio, and organizational capabilities. The firm’s distinctive research-based approach to helping clients navigate the complexities of Reputation, Risk, Regulation, and ESG challenges earned it a place among India’s most promising communications agencies.

Ashwani Singla, Founding Managing Partner, Astrum, acknowledged the honour saying, “Astrum has taken a road less travelled, of rooting our work in the Science of Persuasion, blending data science, neuroscience and social science to help our clients effectively engage stakeholders and negotiate the complex landscape of reputation, risk, regulation and ESG. The credit of this recognition belongs to our client and colleagues who have participated in this shared journey.”

Thanking E4M, he further added, “This honour from exchange4media validates our belief that the firms that will lead in 2026 are those who marry deep systems thinking and behavioural insight while riding the waves of technological disruption.”

The e4m PR & Corp Comm Watchlist 2026 is a prestigious industry initiative designed to identify India’s leading PR agencies and brands with exceptional in-house communications teams. The award was accepted by Sharada Adhikari Sharma, Co-founder of Astrum, alongside Aditya Singla, Principal and Leader of the North Markets, at the presentation ceremony. The recognition was presented by Dr. Anuraag Batra, Founder and Director, exchange4media and Chairman BW Group. The selection process reflects the rigorous standards exchange4media maintains in recognizing excellence within the communications sector.

For more information about exchange4media’s PR & Corp Comm Watchlist 2026, visit: https://www.exchange4media.com/pr-and-corporate-communication-news/e4m-pr-corp-comm-unveils-its-exclusive-watchlist-2026-agencies-150283.html

 

About Astrum

Negotiate the landscape of Reputation, Risk, Regulation & ESG successfully.

Astrum is India’s first research-based strategic communications consulting firm that helps clients successfully negotiate the complex landscape of Reputation, Risk, Regulation & ESG. Our programmes are rooted in the Science of Persuasion, a unique approach that combines data science, social science and neuroscience, help our clients understand and shape public opinion ethically.

Astrum is the next progression of public relations. Founded in 2015 by Ashwani Singla, with the belief that “deep insights are often the fountainhead of breakthrough thinking and data supported decisions have a greater probability of success”, Astrum is a pioneer of this convergence of science and creativity.

A work ethic founded on ownership and accountability to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. Our team of multi-disciplinary professionals apply their collective acumen to help our C Suite sustain their reputation and license to operate. Applying the same principles of insights-led thinking, we advise Political leaders to win the mandate of their voters.

Astrum is consistently ranked among top strategic communications consulting firms in India and counted amongst most respected by leading industry outlets. Our services include Bespoke Market Research, 3i Multi-Disciplinary Strategic Communication Programmes, Policy Advocacy, Crisis Preparedness Planning, Crisis Communications, ESG Consulting and Election Strategy. Our C Suite workshops include Message Development, Media Training, Crisis Preparedness.

We serve clients through our presence in the NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore and reach 60 cities and towns in all major states of India and 100 cities across 30 countries in five continents across the globe through our network of partners and exclusive affiliates.

For more information, please visit our website at www.astrum.in or [email protected].