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Vedanta Heir Agnivesh Agarwal Dies at 49 After Cardiac Arrest in New York

Anil Agarwal confirmed the loss, renewing a pledge to donate more than 75% of his earnings to social causes.

Overview

  • The 49-year-old suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at Mount Sinai Hospital while recuperating from a recent skiing accident in the United States.
  • The family said his recovery had been progressing well and doctors were optimistic before the unexpected deterioration.
  • Agarwal shared the news in an emotional post on X, calling it the darkest day of his life and saying the family is shattered.
  • Agnivesh held senior roles across the Vedanta group, including founding Fujairah Gold, previously chairing Hindustan Zinc, and serving on the board of Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd.
  • Colleagues and the Vedanta group offered condolences as the family requested privacy, with funeral arrangements yet to be announced.