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Agnivesh Agarwal is an Indian businessman and industrialist. Agnivesh is the son of the “Metal King” of India, Anil Agarwal.
Wiki/Biography
Agnivesh Agarwal holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Sydhenam College, University of Mumbai.
Agnivesh Agarwal during his childhood days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Agnivesh Agarwal’s father, Anil Agarwal, is known as the Metal King of India. He is a businessman, philanthropist, and the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources. His mother’s name is Kiran Agarwal; she is an author, poet, entrepreneur, founder of WOKA Creations, and Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited. Agnivesh has a sister named Priya Agarwal Hebbar who is the co-founder and trustee of the Youth Organization in Defence of Animals, director of Vedanta Resources, and an Electronic Music Producer.
Agnivesh Agarwal with his father Anil Agarwal
Priya Agarwal, sister of Agnivesh Agarwal
Kiran Agarwal, mother of Agnivesh Agarwal
Wife & Children
Agnivesh Agarwal is married to Puja Bangur, who is the daughter of Hari Mohan Bangur, joint managing director of Shree Cements, Kolkata.
Career
Industrialist
Agnivesh Agarwal holds an active position in the subdivisions of and in the Vedanta Group (established by Agnivesh’s father, Anil Agarwal). Previously, he worked with the company Hindustan Zinc Limited of which he was Chairman before stepping down in 2019, and on the board of the company since 2005. Agnivesh is a part of the Board in other Vedanta subsidiaries such as the Sterlite Iron And Steel Company Limited, Indigrid 1 Limited, and Primex Healthcare And Research Private Limited. Agnivesh Agarwal has been the Director of Agarwal Galvanising Pvt Ltd since March 1996. Agnivesh has been the Director of Caitlyn India Private Limited since February 2015. Agnivesh has been the Chairman of Talwandi Sabo Power Limited since April 2019 and is also on its Board of Directors. He is also a part of Sterlite Energy Limited which is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd.) Medical Centre, and the Madras Aluminium Company Limited as a full-time director. At Fujairah Gold FZC, a division of Vedanta Resources Limited, Agnivesh Agarwal serves as chairman and managing director.
Controversy
Agnivesh Agarwal, Kolkata vs Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, 2017
On 30 June 2014, an order was issued by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) in which it was claimed that Agnivesh had not disclosed Rs.2,40,000 worth of additional income that he earned between 2009-10. Thereafter, Agnivesh filed litigation in a tribunal court in which he rejected the IT Department’s claims and said that the department did not adequately consider his response to the notice. The department rejected his claims in the litigation. However, the tribunal court sided with Agnivesh which opined that the department’s actions were arbitrary and unjust. The case was dismissed against him on 31 August 2017.
Facts/Trivia
- Agnivesh Agarwal is a wildlife and mountain trails enthusiast.
- In his spare time, Agnivesh does research and reads.
- Agnivesh likes to meditate and practice yoga as it gives him energy and helps with peace of mind.