Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of Vedanta Resources founder Anil Agarwal, died on Wednesday after a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 49. His death came while he was recovering at a New York hospital from a skiing accident, his father announced.
Who was Agnivesh Agarwal?
Agnivesh Agarwal was a businessman from one of India’s most well-known industrial families. He was the son of self-made billionaire Anil Agarwal. Born in Patna on June 3, 1976, Agnivesh was remembered by his father as a “man of strength, compassion, and purpose” who grew from a middle-class Bihari family background into a corporate leader. Anil Agarwal described him as a sportsman, a musician, and a gentle soul.
Agnivesh Agarwal Age
Agnivesh Agarwal, died at the age of 49.
How did Agnivesh Agarwal Die?
Agnivesh Agarwal died following a sudden cardiac arrest at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He had been admitted there after a skiing accident in the United States. In an emotional post on social media platform X, Anil Agarwal stated, “Following a skiing accident in the US, he was recovering well… We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us.”
What was Agnivesh Agarwal’s Career and Role in Vedanta?
Agnivesh Agarwal had prominent roles within the Vedanta Group and connected firms.
- He earlier served as Non-Executive Chairman of Hindustan Zinc and stepped down in 2019.
- He served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL), a Vedanta-promoted company.
- He was the Chairman and Managing Director of Fujairah Gold FZC, a precious metal refinery in the UAE.
- He held directorships in other group subsidiaries, including Twin Star International Ltd. and Sterlite Display Technologies.
His father noted that Agnivesh was deeply invested in building a “self-reliant India” and shared a philanthropic vision for the country.
Who is Agnivesh Agarwal’s Wife and Family?
Wife: Agnivesh Agarwal was married to Puja Bangur. She is the daughter of Hari Mohan Bangur, the Managing Director of Shree Cement.
Sister: His sister is Priya Agarwal Hebbar, who is the current Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and a Non-Executive Director at Vedanta.
Agnivesh Agarwal Net Worth
The precise net worth of Agnivesh Agarwal is not publicly documented. However, he was part of the Agarwal family’s billion-level wealth. His father, Anil Agarwal, had an estimated net worth of about ₹3.66 lakh crore by late 2025. Agnivesh also worked as an angel investor, largely in the healthcare sector.
