Vedanta Chairman's Son Dies at 49: Remembering Agnivesh Agarwal's Inspiring Life

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Agnivesh Agarwal, the 49-year-old son of Vedanta Resources Limited's chairman Anil Agarwal, has tragically passed away due to a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment for a skiing accident in the US. In a heartfelt tribute, Anil Agarwal described his son as a compassionate individual who was a respected business leader, sportsman, musician, and leader. Born in Bihar's Patna on June 3, 1976, Agnivesh studied at Mayo College in Rajasthan and went on to establish Fujairah Gold before serving as the Chairman of Hindustan Zinc, one of Vedanta Group's key companies. Anil Agarwal shared that despite Agnivesh's many accomplishments, he remained humble and deeply human. He described his son as his 'friend', 'pride', and 'world'. The family's loss has been deeply felt, with Anil Agarwal stating that they are 'broken' but finding solace in the knowledge that Agnivesh left behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. Agnivesh's father had promised to give back over 75% of the family's earnings to society, and the family is committed to carrying on his son's vision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled Agnivesh's demise, expressing his condolences to Anil Agarwal and his family. As the news of Agnivesh's passing spreads, tributes are pouring in from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. Anil Agarwal has thanked everyone for their support and has vowed to carry his son's 'light forward'. The family and friends of Agnivesh Agarwal are grieving the loss of a bright and inspiring life cut short, but they are also finding strength in the memories and legacy of this remarkable young man.