About Walchand PeopleFirst

India’s Most Trusted Learning and Development Partner

At Walchand PeopleFirst, we believe progress begins with people. For over two decades, we have helped individuals, organizations, and communities developing the capabilities to be the best versions of themselves.

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Three Pillars of Partnership

Dale Carnegie Training in India

Since 2003, we have been the exclusive Master Franchise of Dale Carnegie Training in India. We deliver world-renowned leadership and soft-skills training, adapted to India’s unique business environments. Through proven methodologies and expert facilitation, we help professionals develop authentic leadership, master effective communication, and achieve measurable results—transforming human potential at scale.

Walchand Plus

Walchand Plus is our dedicated CSR arm. Guided by the belief that every individual deserves dignified employment and personal growth, we design employability programs, advanced skilling initiatives, and sustainable livelihood solutions. We bridge the gap between talent and opportunity—ensuring that India’s growth story is inclusive and no one is left behind.

Bahubali Gulabchand Foundation (BGF)

We are proud to partner with the Bahubali Gulabchand Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to advancing sustainable livelihoods and social development. Together, we implement innovative programs that foster entrepreneurship, create employment, and strengthen community resilience. This partnership enables us to deliver lasting impact and expand prosperity to underserved communities.

A Legacy of Nation-Building

As part of the Walchand Group, our mission is rooted in the vision of Seth Walchand Hirachand—a pioneering nation-builder and industrial visionary. His groundbreaking ventures in infrastructure and and contribution to India’s freedom struggle reshaped India’s corporate future.

At Walchand PeopleFirst, we carry that legacy forward—empowering individuals to achieve their potential, enabling organizations to thrive sustainably, and helping communities advance with resilience and pride

We continue building the India he envisioned—one person, one organization, and one community at a time.

Mission

We design and deliver transformative learning experiences that build capability, confidence, and resilience, enabling people and organizations to perform with empathy and create lasting value. We exist to skill, strengthen, and support people so they can be their best selves — at work, at home, in every part of life.

Vision

Vision: To build a world where every individual has the skills, confidence, and resilience to live with dignity and thrive in every part of life.

Our Values

F – Fairness

We act with integrity and justice, ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and every opportunity is distributed with equity. Fairness is the foundation of trust.

O – Ownership

We take charge of our actions and outcomes. Ownership means being accountable for our growth, our work, and the impact we leave on others and the world.

R – Respect

Respect is our constant — for people, for communities, and for the environment we share. We value the whole person and the planet that sustains us.

G – Grit and Agility

We persevere through challenges with courage and determination, while staying agile enough to adapt, evolve, and seize new possibilities.

E – Excellence

We pursue the highest standards with empathy at the core. Excellence is about striving for better outcomes that are meaningful, sustainable, and human.

Our Story

Today

PeopleFirst, Alway

Through Dale Carnegie India, Walchand Plus and Bahubali Gulabchand Foundation, WPFL continues to expand its impact on communities and legacy of nation building through skilling and training programs. We have empowered 700,000+ professionals across 8500+ organizations- and counting.

2010s

Expanding into Skilling and CSR

WPFL launches employability and skilling initiatives, laying the foundation for Walchand Plus, a dedicated CSR and HR consulting vertical.

2003

Evolution to Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd

In a historic shift from industrial ventures, Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd. moves into learning and development as the exclusive Master Franchisee of Dale Carnegie Training in India.

Over the decades

Walchand Group launches pioneering ventures

India’s first shipyard - Hindustan Shipyard
Hindustan Shipyard India’s first aircraft factory - Hindustan Aeronautics
India’s first cement company - Associated Cement Companies

1931

Dale Carnegie Training is Incorporated

The training company is formally established in the U.S., expanding rapidly and eventually becoming the world’s most respected leadership and communication training institution.

1920

Walchand Capital Ltd. Founded

Seth Walchand Hirachand establishes Walchand Capital Ltd. (today, Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd.), later listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. His life exemplifies the pursuit of excellence, combining Dale Carnegie

1912