Aghila Sasidharan

Aghila Sasidharan is an Assistant Professor specializing in Financial Management at the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal. She brings a rich academic background with four years of prior experience at Jindal Global Business School of O.P Jindal Global University. She also serves as a Visiting Faculty at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, where she continues to share her expertise and foster academic growth. She is passionate about teaching and mentorship. She engages with her students through innovative teaching methodologies, encouraging critical thinking and practical application of financial theories. Beyond academia, she actively participates in various professional forums and conferences, presenting her research and contributing to policy discussions. Her involvement in these platforms highlights her dedication to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world financial practices She earned her Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Her doctoral research focused on Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance, reflecting her deep commitment to understanding the complexities and dynamics of financial management in corporate settings. Her research interests span a broad spectrum of critical and contemporary topics, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Finance. Aghila contributes significantly to the academic discourse in these areas through her rigorous scholarly endeavours. She has a strong publication record, with her research work appearing in top-tier ABDC and Scopus-indexed journals, underscoring the quality and impact of her contributions to the field. Her studies often delve into the intersection of finance and sustainability, providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper understanding of responsible financial practices.

Publications

Does Audit Committee Matter for Corporate Social Performance?: Evidence From India
Does Audit Committee Matter for Corporate Social Performance?: Evidence From India
Aghila Sasidharan, Sreelekshmi Geetha, Biju Ajithakumari Vijayappan Nair, Ambili Jayachandran, Nisha Sheen. © 2024. 16 pages.
This study examines the effect of audit committees on corporate social performance. Using a sample of Indian firms for the 2008–2021 period, we find that the firm's corporate...
Does Gender Diversity on the Board Matter for ESG Performance?: Evidence From India
Does Gender Diversity on the Board Matter for ESG Performance?: Evidence From India
Aghila Sasidharan, M. Thenmozhi, Biju Ajithakumari Vijayappan Nair, Sonam Chawla, Jane S. C. Liu. © 2024. 16 pages.
The importance of gender diversity on corporate boards has increased in recent years because of its potential impact on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities....