Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/01/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Anil Agarwal
Agarwal said Vedanta’s demerged entities could each become very large standalone companies, reflecting his push for a multi-company breakup of the group. He also pointed to record FY25-26 performance as support for the restructuring strategy.
Anil Agarwal publicly said Vedanta’s bid for a Jaiprakash Associates asset had first been confirmed and then reversed. The remarks drew attention to a contested acquisition process and his claim that the decision changed after the initial award.
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal outlined a transformation roadmap for the conglomerate and positioned the company for its next growth phase. He said the business was entering a new stage focused on demerger-led value creation and expansion across transition metals, critical minerals, energy, and technology.
Anil Agarwal was reported to be moving closer to a long-planned restructuring of Vedanta, with the group edging toward a breakup of its metals-to-energy empire. The plan was framed as a way to reduce debt and allow each business to get sharper strategic focus.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
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| College/University | Malaviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Marwadi |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1975 |
Family
| Father | Dwarka Prasad Agarwal (deceased) |
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| Mother | Vedvati Agarwal |
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| Spouse | Kiran Agarwal |
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Career
| Overview | Anil Agarwal's career began in the scrap metal trade in Mumbai in the mid-1970s. He acquired Shamsher Sterling Corporation in 1976 and managed it alongside his father's company for a decade. In 1986, he founded Sterlite Industries, the first private company to establish a copper smelter and refinery in India. He later established Vedanta Resources as a parent organization, consolidating multiple mining and metals operations into a global conglomerate with operations in copper, zinc, aluminum, and iron ore. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anil Agarwal was raised in a middle-class Marwadi family and began his career in a small business his father owned. | |
| 2. He was initially discouraged from pursuing business early on and was instead encouraged to complete his higher education. | |
| 3. He began his journey in the scrap metal industry, which laid the foundation for his later successes. | |
| 4. Anil has committed to philanthropy; after his son's passing, he reaffirmed his pledge to donate 75% of his wealth to charity. | |
| 5. He left school at age 15 and arrived in Mumbai at age 19 with only a tiffin box and bedding. | |
| 6. He attempted nine different business ventures before finding success in the cable production industry. | |
| 7. The Anil Agarwal Foundation has spent approximately Rs. 2,000 crores on socio-economic development in India over the last 5 years and touched the lives of around 50 million people across close to 1,300 villages. | |
| 8. He controls Vedanta Resources through Volcan Investments, a holding vehicle with a 100% stake in the business. | |
| 9. His family has a net worth of more than Rs. 32,000 crore. |