Vijaypat Singhania weaves his final chapter, leaves behind a timeless legacy

Updated On: 30 March, 2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur | Sarthak Mehta

Vijaypat Singhania, the man behind Raymond’s iconic identity, passes away at 87, leaving behind not just a textile empire but generations of employees who remember his warmth as much as his leadership

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Vijaypat Singhania’s sons Madhupati (left) and Gautam carry their father’s body for the last rites, on Sunday. PIC/PTI

Industrialist and former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania passed away late Saturday evening at the age of 87 (1938-2026), marking the end of an era for one of India’s most recognisable business legacies. Known for building a textile powerhouse as much as for his personal warmth, Singhania’s death triggered an outpouring of grief from employees past and present, many of whom remembered him as more than a corporate leader.

Industrialist and former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania. File pic