Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal to Donate 75% Wealth After Son's Tragic Death

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News18•10-01-2026, 06:00
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal to Donate 75% Wealth After Son's Tragic Death
- •Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced he will donate 75% of his wealth, fulfilling a promise made to his late son, Agnivesh Agarwal.
- •Agnivesh Agarwal passed away at 49 due to sudden cardiac arrest after a skiing accident in New York, despite initial signs of recovery.
- •Anil Agarwal expressed profound grief, stating Agnivesh was healthy, vibrant, and deeply committed to building a self-reliant India.
- •Agnivesh, born in Patna, studied at Mayo College, established Fujairah Gold, and chaired Hindustan Zinc, earning global business respect.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences, calling Agnivesh's untimely demise profoundly tragic and painful.
Why It Matters: Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to society, honoring his late son Agnivesh's vision for India.
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