In an emotional post on X, Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of the Vedanta Group, reflected on his daughter Priya Agarwal Hebbar’s birthday and her upbringing.
He shared that despite being the youngest, she never enjoyed any special privileges. In a post on X, Agarwal wrote: “Maine Hamesha Apne Bachhon Ko fighter Banna Sikhaya. I was mostly hard on them, aur kabhi spoil nahi kiya. My daughter @PriyaAH_Vedanta, despite being younger, never had any special privileges. We lived in Mayfair and had the means but she always took the tube or public transport. She has always lived a simple life, remained culturally rooted and followed the Indian value system despite growing up in different countries. She chose to move to Mumbai and work for various social causes.”
Maine Hamesha Apne Bachhon Ko fighter Banna Sikhaya. I was mostly hard on them, aur kabhi spoil nahi kiya.
My daughter @PriyaAH_Vedanta although she was the younger, she was never given special privileges. We lived in Mayfair and had the means, but she always took the … pic.twitter.com/AgDrE0pPq1
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) 10 August 2024
He further said, “When she wanted to start her dream project YODA (Youth Organization in Defense of Animals) at the age of 16, she did not take a single rupee from me. She built it all by herself, raised money and is running it successfully. Bezubaan janwaron ke liye woh completely dedicated hai. I see her working really hard and taking on more and more responsibility in the core businesses. She has surprised me with her courage, determination and vision. I know I don’t say this often enough, but Priya, you really make me proud. Keep pursuing your dreams. I will always have your back.”
Priya Agarwal Hebbar is the Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited and founder of TACO, an animal welfare organisation. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Vedanta Limited.
