The chairman of Vedanta Group and industrialist Anil Agarwal is facing a situation that is nothing less than a tragedy in his personal life. His son, Agnivesh Agarwal, has died in America at the age of 49 years. Troubling news has shocked not only the Agarwal family but also the entire business and social network associated with them.
The heartbreaking news was shared on social media by none other than Anil Agarwal himself, who called it the most painful day of his life. In a very emotional post, he wrote that a father should not have to witness the departure of his son before him.
As per available information, Agnivesh was traveling to the US with a friend for a skiing holiday, during which he met an accident. He was admitted to the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his family was hopeful about his chances of recovery. Unfortunately, during treatment, Agnivesh suffered a cardiac arrest due to which his early demise took place.
आज मेरे जीवन का सबसे दर्दनाक दिन है। मेरा अग्निवेश, मेरा 49 साल का बेटा, आज हमारे बीच नहीं रहा। एक बाप के कंधे पर बेटे…
Posted by Anil Agarwal on Wednesday 7 January 2026
Who was Agnivesh Agarwal?
Agnivesh Agarwal was a respected business leader and a member of the board of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a Vedanta Group company. Born on June 3, 1976, in Patna, he completed his schooling at Mayo College, Ajmer. He was known for his passion for boxing and horse riding and for his entrepreneurial mindset.
He played a key role in establishing Fujeirah Gold and also served as the Chairman of Hindustan Zinc. Anil Agarwal had two children—Agnivesh and his daughter Priya Agarwal. Priya is currently on the Vedanta board and serves as the Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited.
Anil Agarwal’s Emotional Tribute
Sharing his grief with the world, Anil Agarwal remembered the promise he once made to his son that over 75 percent of their wealth would be utilized towards social causes. Keeping his words, he said he would now have to live an even simpler life and spend the rest of his life fulfilling that aspiration.
In the concluding passage of this post, the Chairman of Vedanta expressed how broken-hearted he was about not being with his son but promised to ensure that Agnivesh’s dreams would continue to be fulfilled.
The untimely demise of Agnivesh Agarwal has shed a cloud of grief over the corporate world, and condolences are pouring in from all corners.
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