Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, passed away at the age of 49 in New York. He suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital, leaving the business world in shock.
According to Anil Agarwal, Agnivesh had recently met with an accident while skiing in the United States. He was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries and was reportedly recovering well. Family members believed he was out of danger. However, on January 7, Agnivesh suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest and could not be revived.
Sharing the heartbreaking news on social media platform X, Anil Agarwal described the day as the darkest moment of his life. He expressed deep grief over the sudden loss of his son. Anil Agarwal remembered his son as a talented individual with a passion for sports, music, and strong management skills. Despite his achievements, Agnivesh remained humble and grounded, he said.
At the time of his death, Agnivesh was serving as the Chairman of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, a Vedanta subsidiary. He had also previously held the position of Chairman at Hindustan Zinc.
Following his son’s demise, Anil Agarwal reaffirmed a major philanthropic commitment. He stated that 75 percent of Vedanta Group’s income will be dedicated to social causes. The funds will be used mainly for child nutrition, women empowerment, and education, in line with Agnivesh’s vision.
Several industrialists and political leaders have conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the Agarwal family during this difficult time.
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