Anil Agarwal is the Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Resources, one of the largest and diversified natural resources groups globally. He founded the Vedanta Group in 1976 and under his leadership, Vedanta has grown from an Indian domestic mining company into a global natural resources and technology conglomerate investing over $35 billion for development of the sector in India. The first Indian company to gain a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, Vedanta was also heralded as the second largest listing and the third largest IPO of all time, in the metals and mining industry. In its world-class portfolio of assets are oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, aluminium, copper, nickel, iron & steel, and power, all of which generate strong cash flows. Vedanta is now venturing into semiconductor and display glass business with the ambition of creating an electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.

Mr. Agarwal is committed to the philosophy of Giving Back and he has already pledged 75% of his wealth for social good. The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has pledged Rs 5,000 crore towards socio-economic development in India over the next five years. His dream project, Nand Ghar is modernizing anganwadis for holistic development of children, primary healthcare services & self-help groups for women. The India Philanthropy List 2021 of EdelGive Hurun has consistently ranked him among the foremost donors. He has been conferred with the prestigious Global Indian Award, Rajasthan Ratna Award and Mumbai Ratna Award for his outstanding contribution.