Raymond’s Former Chairman Vijaypat Singhania Passes Away at 87 in Mumbai
Vijaypat Singhania, who built Raymond into a leading brand, passed away at 87 after a life marked by great business success and a deeply strained relationship with his son.
Vijaypat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond Group, passed away on 28 March 2026 in Mumbai at the age of 87. A visionary businessman and aviation enthusiast, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan and even set world records in hot air ballooning.
Born in Kanpur in 1938, he joined the family business and transformed Raymond into one of India’s most trusted textile brands, expanding it into garments and retail.
However, his personal life saw major challenges. In 1998, a family split led his elder son stepping away from the business, leaving the company’s future in the hands of his younger son, Gautam Singhania.
In 2015, Vijaypat handed over full control of Raymond to Gautam. Soon after, disputes emerged—he publicly claimed he was left with limited financial security and even denied a promised home, leading to a strained father-son relationship.
Despite legal battles and emotional conflicts, Vijaypat lived his later years away from business.
At his funeral in Mumbai, Gautam Singhania performed the last rites, marking a quiet closure to a life filled with both remarkable success and deeply personal struggles.
