New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Aequitas Investment founder and managing director, Siddhartha Bhaiya, passed away on 31 December 2025, after a sudden cardiac arrest during his family vacation in New Zealand, according to the official company announcement on 2 January 2026.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Managing Director, Mr Siddhartha Bhaiya, on 31 December 2025, following a sudden cardiac arrest while on a family vacation in New Zealand," the company said in a statement.

Siddhartha Bhaiya was one of the rare voices who called out a correction when the markets were at their record high level in 2024. Bhaiya was also popular for taking bold cash calls.

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