Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of Vedanta Group founder and chairman Anil Agarwal, has died at the age of 49 in the United States following a skiing accident and subsequent medical complications, the family confirmed.
Agnivesh was undergoing treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York after sustaining injuries in the accident. Although initial reports indicated that he was recovering well, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, leading to his untimely death.
In an emotional post shared on social media platform X, Anil Agarwal described the loss as the “darkest day” of his life, expressing profound grief and saying that no parent should have to outlive their child. He wrote that his son was healthy, full of life and dreams, and that the family had believed the worst was behind them before tragedy struck.
Agnivesh was widely respected within the business community and held leadership roles within the Vedanta Group, including serving as chairperson of Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. He had previously been associated with Hindustan Zinc and was known for his strategic vision and passion for business growth.
In his tribute, Anil Agarwal shared memories of his son’s life and contributions, noting that Agnivesh was not only a business leader but also a sportsman, musician and compassionate individual. He spoke about their shared dream of contributing to society — a vision centered on eliminating hunger, expanding education, empowering women, and providing meaningful work for youth. Agarwal reaffirmed his commitment to donate a significant portion of his wealth to social causes in his son’s memory.
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Prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended heartfelt condolences to the Agarwal family. PM Modi said the news was “deeply shocking and saddening” and prayed for strength for the grieving family.
Agnivesh Agarwal was born on June 3, 1976, in Patna and educated at Mayo College in Ajmer. Outside the corporate world, he was admired for his humility and warmth — traits that earned him respect across business and personal circles.
