Raymond Group Former Chairman Vijaypat Singhania Passes Away at 87

Raymond Group Former Chairman Vijaypat Singhania Passes Away at 87

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Category : Obituaries Published on: April 01 2026

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  • Vijaypat Singhania, former Chairman of Raymond Group and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away at the age of 87.
  • Under his leadership since 1980, Raymond became a global brand in premium textiles and men’s fashion.
  • He was also a renowned aviator who set a world record in hot air balloon altitude.
  • His son Gautam Singhania described him as a visionary leader and philanthropist.
  • Singhania handed over leadership to Gautam in 2000; the father-son duo resolved legal disputes in 2024.
  • He received the Padma Bhushan in 2006 for his contribution to Indian industry.
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