November 26, 2024 10:00 AM

Essar co-founder Shashi Ruia passes away at 81; PM Modi pays tribute

Shashikant Ruia, billionaire and co-founder of the Essar Group, has passed away at age 81, the global conglomerate said on Tuesday. “It is with profound grief that we inform 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,” the Ruia and Essar Family said in a statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shashikant...