Essar Group’s Shashikant Ruia no more

Shashikant Ruia, Chairman and patriarch of the Ruia and Essar family, was 81

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 26, 2024 12:24 PM | 1 min read

Shashikant Ruia, patriarch of the Ruia and Essar family, is no more. He was 81.

An iconic industrialist, Shashikant Ruia, Chairman, Essar Group, played a significant role in redefining India's corporate landscape. He laid the foundation of the Essar Group and made it a global conglomerate.

He was part of key industry bodies and associations, including FICCI.

Ruia was also the Chairman of the Indo-US Joint Business Council and the Indo-Japan Business Council.

“It is with profound grief that we inform of the passing of Shri Shashikant Ruia, Patriarch of the Ruia and Essar Family. He was 81. With an unwavering commitment to community upliftment and philanthropy, he touched millions of lives leaving an enduring impact. His humility, warmth, and ability to connect with everyone he met, made him a truly exceptional leader,” a statement issued by the family said.

It is with profound grief that we inform of the passing of Shri Shashikant Ruia, Patriarch of the Ruia and Essar Family. He was 81.

With an unwavering commitment to community upliftment and philanthropy, he touched millions of lives leaving an enduring impact. His humility,… pic.twitter.com/g2RvI4MEST
— Essar (@Essar) November 26, 2024