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Vedanta chairman’s son dies suddenly in New York at 49
NEW YORK: Shock rippled through India’s business elite on Thursday after Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal, died suddenly of a heart attack in New York, cutting short a life that blended privilege with boardroom heft.
Agnivesh, 49, was recovering at Mount Sinai Hospital following a skiing accident in the US. The prognosis had been positive. Then came the collapse. A sudden cardiac arrest ended it.
Calling it “the darkest day of my life”, Anil Agarwal said his son had been healthy, full of energy and plans. “We believed the worst was behind us,” he wrote, adding that fate intervened without warning.
Born in Patna on June 3rd 1976, Agnivesh studied at Mayo College, Ajmer, before carving out his own path in business. He founded Fujairah Gold and later rose to become chairman of Hindustan Zinc, one of Vedanta’s crown jewels. Colleagues described him as understated, driven and unusually grounded for an industrial heir.
In a personal note, Anil Agarwal traced his son’s journey from a middle-class Bihari family to the upper echelons of corporate India, describing him as a devoted son, protective brother and loyal friend.
The loss lands hard—not just on a family, but on a business empire grooming its next chapter. A life accelerating towards greater influence has stopped mid-stride. The boardroom goes quiet; the legacy, abruptly, is unfinished.
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.… pic.twitter.com/hDQEDNI262
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) January 7, 2026
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Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
