Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal on Wednesday introduced the dying of his son, Agnivesh Agarwal, who handed away in New York days after sustaining accidents in a snowboarding accident in the US.

Agnivesh was 49.

In a deeply emotional publish on X, Agarwal described the loss as “the darkest day of my life,” recounting how the household believed Agnivesh was recovering effectively earlier than a sudden cardiac arrest claimed his life.

“At this time is the darkest day of my life. My beloved son, Agnivesh, left us far too quickly,” Agarwal wrote.

“He was simply 49 years previous, wholesome, energetic, and desires. Following a snowboarding accident within the US, he was recovering effectively in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. We believed the worst was behind us. However destiny had different plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us.” Agarwal stated the tragedy has left his household shattered.

“No phrases can describe the ache of a dad or mum who should bid goodbye to his little one. A son shouldn’t be meant to depart earlier than his father. This loss has shattered us in methods we’re nonetheless making an attempt to understand,” he stated.

At this time is the darkest day of my life.

My beloved son, Agnivesh, left us far too quickly. He was simply 49 years previous, wholesome, energetic, and desires. Following a snowboarding accident within the US, he was recovering effectively in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. We believed the worst was behind us.… pic.twitter.com/hDQEDNI262

— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) January 7, 2026

Reflecting on his son’s life, Agarwal traced Agnivesh’s journey from start to his skilled and private accomplishments. Agnivesh was born in Patna on June 3, 1976, into what Agarwal described as a middle-class Bihari household.

“From a middle-class Bihari household, he grew into a person of energy, compassion, and function,” Agarwal wrote, remembering him as “the sunshine of his mom’s life, a protecting brother, a loyal good friend, and a mild soul who touched everybody he met.”

Agnivesh studied at Mayo Faculty in Ajmer earlier than embarking on an expert profession that blended entrepreneurship with management. He went on to ascertain one of many first corporations below Fujairah Gold and later served as Chairman of Hindustan Zinc, incomes the respect of colleagues throughout industries.

But, Agarwal confused that his son’s true character prolonged far past company milestones.

“Past all titles and achievements, he remained easy, heat, and deeply human,” he stated. “He Was My Good friend. My Delight. My World.”

Describing their private bond, Agarwal wrote that Agnivesh was not simply his son, however his closest companion. “To me, he was not simply my son. He was my good friend. My satisfaction. My world,” he wrote, including that he and his spouse Kiran had been struggling to return to phrases with the loss.

“Kiran and I are damaged. And but, in our grief, we remind ourselves that the 1000’s of younger individuals who work throughout Vedanta are additionally our kids.”

Agarwal additionally mirrored on Agnivesh’s dedication to social causes and nation-building. He stated his son believed strongly in constructing a self-reliant India and shared a imaginative and prescient of addressing starvation, training and employment.

“He would usually say, ‘Papa, we lack nothing as a nation. Why ought to we ever be behind?’”

Agarwal stated he had promised his son that greater than 75% of the household’s earnings can be given again to society, a pledge he now intends to resume.

“At this time, I renew that promise and resolve to reside a good easier life,” he wrote.

Agarwal concluded his tribute by acknowledging the void Agnivesh’s passing has left behind, not just for his household however for mates, colleagues, and the numerous younger individuals throughout Vedanta whom he thought of his prolonged household.

“There was a lot life forward of him. So many desires but to be lived,” he wrote. “Beta, you reside on in our hearts, in our work, and in each life you touched. I have no idea learn how to stroll this path with out you, however I’ll attempt, carrying your mild ahead,” Agarwal added.