Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal Dies at 49 After Skiing Accident in US

Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, has passed away at the age of 49. Agnivesh was injured while skiing in the United States and was admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York for treatment.

On January 7, 2026, he suffered a cardiac arrest while in the hospital. His father, Anil Agarwal, announced this on social media around 10 p.m. Anil wrote, "We thought the worst was over, but fate had something else in store for him."

Remembering his son, he described it as the darkest day of his life. Keeping a promise to his son, he will donate 75% of his personal earnings.

Anil Agarwal shared photos of himself with son Agnivesh...

PM Modi said, "This is shocking. May the family find courage."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to Anil Agarwal's post, wrote on X, "The sudden demise of Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. Your emotional message clearly reflects the depth of your grief. I pray that you and your family continue to find courage and strength. Om Shanti."

Agnivesh Agarwal was born on June 3, 1976, in Patna. He completed his early education at Mayo College, Ajmer.

Agnivesh Agarwal's marriage details are not publicly available, but according to some media reports, he married Pooja Bangar in 2001. Pooja is the daughter of Hari Mohan Bangar, Managing Director of Shree Cement.

Agnivesh's sister is Priya Agarwal Hebbar, who currently serves as Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and a non-executive director at Vedanta. He is.

Modernized mining; established a gold refinery in the UAE

Agnivesh Agarwal served on the board of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a Vedanta company. He also served as chairman of Hindustan Zinc Limited until 2019. Under his leadership, Hindustan Zinc modernized mining technology, which is now considered an international benchmark.

He also played a key role in the establishment of Fujairah Gold, a major gold and silver refinery located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is part of the Vedanta Group, and Agnivesh Agarwal played a major role in establishing and running it.

He served as a director in these companies:

Tengpani Tea Company Limited

Twin Star International Limited

Sterlite Infrastructure Private Limited

Sterlite Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited

Sterlite Iron and Steel Company Limited

Primax Healthcare and Research Private Limited

Agnivesh Agarwal's Net Worth

There is no official or public record of Agnivesh Agarwal's net worth. However, he is considered one of the richest families in the country. One, he was the heir to the Agarwal family's billions in wealth. His father, Anil Agarwal, has a net worth of approximately 27,000 crore rupees. Agnivesh himself was an investor, primarily investing in companies in the healthcare sector.

Carrying on Anil Agarwal's legacy

Anil Agarwal started Vedanta in 1976 by trading scrap metal. Today, it is one of the world's largest natural resources companies. Agnivesh added the skills of "modern management" to his father's legacy.