Anil Agarwal's Tragic Loss: Son Agnivesh Dies at 49; Priya Steps Up at Vedanta

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News18•08-01-2026, 17:09
Anil Agarwal's Tragic Loss: Son Agnivesh Dies at 49; Priya Steps Up at Vedanta
- •Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal's son, Agnivesh Agarwal, passed away at 49 from cardiac arrest in the United States.
- •Agnivesh was recovering from a skiing accident and was a respected businessman, founding Fujairah Gold and chairing Hindustan Zinc.
- •Anil Agarwal, founder of Vedanta Resources, built a Rs 35,000 crore empire from a small cable business, now spanning metals, mining, oil, and power.
- •Daughter Priya Agarwal now takes on significant leadership roles, serving on Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc boards, including chairperson of Hindustan Zinc.
- •Anil Agarwal, with a $4.2 billion net worth, has pledged 75% of his wealth to charity, a commitment deepened after his son's passing.
Why It Matters: Mining mogul Anil Agarwal faces personal tragedy with son's death, while daughter Priya takes on key Vedanta roles.
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