I wish there were more direct references to business ethics in the speeches of our politicians, and not just our politicians, the voices of the pulpit and law office are too often silent in this regard.

The is from a speech by the President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil.

Finally, I would like to mention that business is for profit but it cannot be divorced from ethics. This basic principle should be the guiding principle for business houses and their management. For corporate India to become a credible partner in India’s progress, a trust based relationship between – government, organizations and society at large, is a must.