Anil Agarwal is the founder and executive chairman of Vedanta Resources — one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies, with operations spanning zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and oil and gas across India, Africa and the Americas.
Born in Patna, Bihar, he left school with minimal qualifications and started his business career trading metals in Mumbai. He built Vedanta from a small Indian metal recycling business into a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange — one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys in global business.
He has committed to donating 75% of his wealth to philanthropy through the Anil Agarwal Foundation, focusing on healthcare, education and women's empowerment. He is a prominent voice on Indian economic development and the potential of the country's vast natural resources.