‘Very little in common, yet so much to learn’: Anil Agarwal praises Gen Z work culture

New Delhi | 18 March 2026 Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources, has shared his appreciation for working with Gen Z, highlighting their fresh approach to life and work. Taking to Instagram, the billionaire said that despite generational differences, he enjoys collaborating with younger employees. “India has the highest number of Gen Z. And most people my age won’t agree with me, but I love working with them,” he wrote. Agarwal openly acknowledged the gap between his generation and Gen Z, adding, “We have very little in common. For example, I have never used an app to track my sleep, but they do.” However, he stressed that these differences should not be seen negatively. Instead, he pointed out that Gen Z’s focus on mental health and self-care is something worth appreciating. Highlighting their qualities, he said, “They are also the first generation who value mental health, and encourage others to do the same. The way they take breaks during the day, it shows they care about themselves.” He further added, “Woh samay beet gaya, jab bachhe sirf buzurgo ki baat sunte the [The days when children simply followed whatever their elders said are over]. And honestly, that’s not a bad thing. This generation has ideas and is also more responsible, sensible, and creative than we give them credit for.” Reflecting on his experience, Agarwal said he continues to learn from Gen Z and believes curiosity helps bridge generational gaps. “And the more time I spend around them, the more I’m learning that curiosity is really the best way to bridge gaps between people. Instead of expecting them to become more like us, maybe we need to be more like them.” He concluded on a light note, saying, “On that note, maybe it’s time I give these sleep tracking apps a try. Will keep you updated on how it goes.” The post received positive reactions online, with many users praising his perspective. ‘Very little in common, yet so much to learn’: Anil Agarwal praises Gen Z work culture Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources, has shared his appreciation for working with Gen Z, highlighting their fresh approach to life and work. Taking to Instagram, the billionaire said that despite generational differences, he enjoys collaborating with younger employees. “India has the highest number of Gen Z. And most people my age won’t agree with me, but I love working with them,” he wrote. Agarwal openly acknowledged the gap between his generation and Gen Z, adding, “We have very little in common. For example, I have never used an app to track my sleep, but they do.” However, he stressed that these differences should not be seen negatively. Instead, he pointed out that Gen Z’s focus on mental health and self-care is something worth appreciating. Highlighting their qualities, he said, “They are also the first generation who value mental health, and encourage others to do the same. The way they take breaks during the day, it shows they care about themselves.” He further added, “Woh samay beet gaya, jab bachhe sirf buzurgo ki baat sunte the [The days when children simply followed whatever their elders said are over]. And honestly, that’s not a bad thing. This generation has ideas and is also more responsible, sensible, and creative than we give them credit for.” Reflecting on his experience, Agarwal said he continues to learn from Gen Z and believes curiosity helps bridge generational gaps. “And the more time I spend around them, the more I’m learning that curiosity is really the best way to bridge gaps between people. Instead of expecting them to become more like us, maybe we need to be more like them.” He concluded on a light note, saying, “On that note, maybe it’s time I give these sleep tracking apps a try. Will keep you updated on how it goes.” The post received positive reactions online, with many users praising his perspective.