Shashikant Ruia, Chairman of Essar Group, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled contributions to the business world. Under his visionary leadership, Essar group diversified and grew into a global conglomerate, generating revenues of US $14 billion. Ruia's commitment to community upliftment and philanthropy also left a lasting impact on millions of lives. His demise has left a void in the business world that will be hard to fill.