Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal, passed away at the age of 49 in the United States, days after sustaining injuries in a skiing accident. He died following a sudden cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment, according to the family.
In an emotional message shared on social media, Anil Agarwal described the loss as the “darkest day” of his life, saying the family was devastated by the sudden turn of events.
“Today is the darkest day of my life. My beloved son, Agnivesh, left us far too soon. He was just 49 years old, healthy, full of life, and dreams. Following a skiing accident in the US, he was recovering well in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us,” Agarwal wrote in a post on X.
He said Agnivesh was admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. However, his condition deteriorated unexpectedly.
Born in Patna on June 3, 1976, Agnivesh studied at Mayo College, Ajmer, and later played a key role in setting up Fujeirah Gold and served as Chairman of Hindustan Zinc.
Tributes have poured in from industry leaders and associates, remembering Agnivesh as a capable professional and a warm, grounded individual.