About

Essar Global Fund invests, builds and nurtures a portfolio of world-class companies through Essar Capital, its investment manager.

Prashant Ruia - CEO, Essar

Prashant Ruia

Prashant is part of the second generation of the Ruia family that founded Essar. Essar was founded in 1969 by his father, Shashi Ruia and uncle Ravi Ruia.

Prashant has been an integral part of EGFL’s operations and management since 1985 and has been a key driver of the Fund’s growth, diversification and value creation both within India and internationally. He is respected for his project execution skills, financial expertise and people management capabilities.

Prashant holds key positions on several prestigious regulatory and professional boards. He is a member of the UK India Business Council and a member of the India-Indonesia CEO’s Forum.

10 Oct 2019

Prashant Ruia speaks on the Indian economy and future of Essar

Mr Prashant Ruia, shares his views on the Indian economy, and also speaks about Essar’s proactive initiatives to deleverage and dealing with sectorial challenges...

6 Oct 2017

Mr Prashant Ruia speaks at WEF's India Economic Summit 2017

Mr Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar joined a panel discussion on Manufacturing: Making Progress at World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2017 in New Delhi...

19 Oct 2016 | Business Today

Prashant Ruia talks to biz channels about Essar Oil's strategic divestment

Watch Prashant Ruia, Essar Director talk about the Essar Oil Deal which is the largest FDI in India....

5 Sep 2012 | Business India

Let there be light

Prashant Ruia, chairman, Essar Energy and chief executive, Essar Group on the way forward for India's energy sector...

10 Jan 2019

Watch Mr Prashant Ruia talk to CNBC-TV18

Where he talks about deleveraging efforts and stepping into the future with a lighter balance sheet...

19 Jan 2017 | Bloomberg Quint

Prashant Ruia's interview with Bloomberg Quint on the sidelines of the 47th World Economic Forum at Davos.

21 Aug 2017

Prashant Ruia addresses the Media

on conclusion of Essar Oil sale transaction

20 Apr 2016

Prashant Ruia featured in worldsteel's Safety & Health Recognition Programme 2015

The Safety & Health Recognition Programme by worldsteel is an initiative though which it recognises member companies that have demonstrated a continuous commitment to safety by demanding uncompromising standards...

1 Feb 2011 | CNBC TV18

Mr Prashant Ruia, Chief Executive, Essar, at Davos 2011

Mr Ruia, in conversation with CNBC TV18 from the venue at Davos 2011. He discusses whether the global economic recovery affects Essar’s expansion plans...

9 Jan 2019 | The Economic Times

Can’t have a one-size-fits-all policy for insolvency, says Prashant Ruia

Where he talks about deleveraging efforts and stepping into the future with a lighter balance sheet...

16 Jun 2017 | Business Today

We are focusing on better utilization of assets as they are now operating at 75-80 per cent capacity

Shri. Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar, talks to Business Today on how Essar is poised for the future....

18 Feb 2016 | Bloomberg TV

Recognising MakeinIndia opportunities

Speaking to Bloomberg TV, on the sidelines of the Make in India week, Mr Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar, shared his thoughts on the government’s flagship #MakeinIndia initiative and its potential to spur greater investments and growth...

13 Jan 2015 | CNBC TV18

Policy changes are helping unclog investments made: Prashant Ruia at Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Speaking to CNBC TV18 channels on the sidelines of the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Essar Director, Mr Prashant Ruia, has said that the government’s policy changes have led to a shift in the investor climate...