Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal, died at the age of 49 in the United States following a sudden cardiac arrest. He had been recovering from injuries sustained in a skiing accident at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The family confirmed his death, which occurred despite earlier signs of recovery. Agnivesh was on the board of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited and had previously served as chairman of Hindustan Zinc.
According to Hindustan Times, tributes for Agnivesh Agarwal poured in from political leaders, industry figures, and colleagues. Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and business leaders such as Sangita Jindal and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expressed condolences to the Agarwal family. Agnivesh was remembered for his leadership roles and contributions to the Vedanta Group.
As reported by The Hindu, Agnivesh Agarwal was recovering from a skiing accident when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. He was described as healthy and full of life prior to the incident. Anil Agarwal’s daughter, Priya Agarwal, remains on the board of Vedanta and is chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited. The family’s statement emphasised the suddenness of the loss and the impact on their lives.
As coverage revealed, Anil Agarwal posted a message on social media describing the day as the “darkest day” of his life. He wrote, “No words can describe the pain of a parent who must bid goodbye to his child. A son is not meant to leave before his father. This loss has shattered us in ways we are still trying to comprehend.” The post also reflected on Agnivesh’s character, describing him as a sportsman, musician, and leader who remained humble and compassionate.
In the days following the announcement, further statements from Anil Agarwal highlighted the family’s grief and their commitment to social causes. He reiterated a promise made to Agnivesh that more than 75% of the family’s earnings would be given back to society, stating, “Today, I renew that promise and resolve to live an even simpler life.”
“We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us,” Anil Agarwal wrote in his tribute.
At the time of his death, reporting indicated that Agnivesh Agarwal was involved in several key business ventures, including the establishment of Fujairah Gold and his role as chairman of Hindustan Zinc. He was also recognised for his educational background at Mayo College, Ajmer, and his ongoing influence within the Vedanta Group.
Condolence messages continued to be shared as details emerged, with many noting Agnivesh’s commitment to philanthropy and his vision for a self-reliant India. The family’s public statements have focused on their personal loss and their intention to honour Agnivesh’s memory through continued charitable work.
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