New Delhi: In a post on X on Wednesday, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal described the death of his son Agnivesh as the darkest moment of his life.
Agnivesh Agarwal, 49, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in the United States. Expressing his grief, Anil Agarwal said no words could capture the pain of losing a child. “A son is not meant to leave before his father. This loss has shattered us in ways we are still struggling to understand,” he wrote.
Who Was Agnivesh Agarwal?
Agnivesh Agarwal was the eldest son of Anil Agarwal and Kiran Agarwal. Born on June 3, 1976, in Patna, he received his early education at Mayo College in Ajmer before moving to the United States for higher studies.
The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti.@AnilAgarwal_Ved https://t.co/qn0DBuBj2S
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 8, 2026
After completing his education abroad, Agnivesh chose not to join the Vedanta Group immediately. According to an NDTV India report, he spent several years overseas gaining hands-on experience and understanding global business practices, finance, and corporate governance. This international exposure later shaped his leadership roles within Vedanta Group companies.
Anil Agarwal has said that Agnivesh played a key role in setting up Fujairah Gold and went on to serve as Chairman of Hindustan Zinc. He was also a board member of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), one of Punjab’s largest private thermal power plants.
Kept a Low Public Profile
Despite his senior responsibilities, Agnivesh largely stayed away from the public eye. He maintained a low profile, was rarely active on social media, and avoided public appearances. Within the Vedanta Group, however, he was regarded as a thoughtful and forward-looking board member.
Agnivesh had earlier suffered injuries in a skiing accident in the US and was undergoing treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. According to Anil Agarwal, his condition had been improving.
“We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest took our son away,” he said.
PM Modi Offers Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences following Agnivesh Agarwal’s passing. Responding to Anil Agarwal’s post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find strength and courage. Om Shanti.
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