Vedanta Chairperson Anil Agarwal's (left) son Agnivesh passed away on January 7. Image Courtesy: @AnilAgarwal_Ved/X
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Firstpost08-01-2026, 11:03

Mining Tycoon Anil Agarwal's Son Agnivesh Dies at 49 After Skiing Accident

  • Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal, passed away at 49 after a cardiac arrest following a skiing accident in the US.
  • He was recovering at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York when his condition suddenly deteriorated.
  • Agnivesh was a prominent businessman, having served as Non-Executive Chairman of Hindustan Zinc and Chairman of Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd.
  • He was known for his vision of a self-reliant India and commitment to philanthropy, advocating for children's education, women's empowerment, and giving back to society.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw were among those who offered condolences.

Why It Matters: Mining mogul Anil Agarwal's son, Agnivesh Agarwal, died at 49, leaving a legacy of business leadership and philanthropy.

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