Siddhartha Bhaiya, Managing Director of Aequitas Investment, passed away at 47 due to a sudden cardiac arrest while on a family vacation in New Zealand on December 31, 2025. The company announced his death on January 2, 2026. Social media users and the finance community expressed shock and paid tribute to Bhaiya, remembering him as a respected figure who inspired trust and clarity, and for his foresight in market corrections.