Ahalia School of Commerce and Mathematics observed World Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December 2025 at 11.15 a.m., reaffirming the institution’s commitment to promoting integrity, fairness and transparent conduct among students. The programme was conducted at the ASCM campus located in the vibrant academic environment of the Ahalia Health, Heritage & Knowledge Village, Palakkad. With the rapid expansion of industries, startups and service-oriented enterprises in the region, the need to equip young graduates with strong ethical foundations has become increasingly significant.

To mark the day, ASCM organised an expert lecture on the theme “From Values to Value: Ethics as the Engine of Sustainable Business.” The session aimed to provide students with practical perspectives on how ethical behaviour strengthens professional credibility and organisational growth.

The programme began with a welcome address, followed by introductory remarks from Prof. Dr. B. Vijayachandran Pillai, Principal & Director, Ahalia School of Management, who highlighted why anti-corruption awareness is essential for students pursuing commerce, finance and analytics-based careers. He stressed that ethical literacy is just as important as academic knowledge in shaping trustworthy professionals.

Dr. Rajesh S, Principal, ASCM, delivered the felicitation, noting that students in commerce and mathematics frequently enter roles involving financial decision-making, data handling and business advisory functions—areas where integrity plays a crucial role in maintaining public trust.

The keynote address was delivered by Adv. Suparna Gopal, ACS, a practising Company Secretary and Trademark Attorney. Through a dynamic and engaging presentation, she introduced students to various real-world scenarios where ethical choices influence organisational outcomes. Her talk covered several important themes, including:

• Identifying and responding to ethical dilemmas at work.

• Understanding the pressures faced by new employees in corporate settings.

• Insights from major financial and corporate fraud cases.

• Ethical behaviour in technology-driven workplaces.

• Practising honesty while building a successful career.

• Recognising CSR as a meaningful commitment rather than a statutory obligation.

The resource person relatable examples and case studies to show how corruption erodes trust, affects economic stability and damages organisational reputation. Students actively interacted during the session and shared their thoughts on responsible professional behaviour.

The event concluded at 1.00 p.m., leaving participants with a deeper understanding of how ethical values form the foundation of sustainable careers and corruption-free systems.