New Delhi, 08 January (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow on Thursday over the untimely demise of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, describing it as deeply shocking and saddening.
Responding directly to Anil Agarwal's emotional X post, PM Modi wrote: The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti. @AnilAgarwal_Ved .
Agnivesh Agarwal, aged 49, passed away on January 7, 2026, from a sudden cardiac arrest while recovering from a skiing accident at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York . Born on June 3, 1976, in Patna, Bihar, to a middle-class family, he rose to prominence as Chairman of Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd and Fujeirah Gold, alongside key roles at Hindustan Zinc—a Vedanta subsidiary—demonstrating compassion, purpose, and leadership.
His father, Anil Agarwal, called the loss the darkest day of his life, vowing to honor Agnivesh's vision for a self-reliant India by channeling over 75% of earnings back to society .
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
