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
30 March,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
Vijaypat Singhania’s passion for cricket went beyond fandom, as he built a star-studded JK Sports side led by Tiger Pataudi, recalls former India all-rounder Karsan Ghavri, adding that the same passion also saw him shut the team down overnight when discipline was breached
30 March,2026 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
Vijaypat Singhania, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, was widely recognised for his contributions to the textile industry and his role in building Raymond into a globally known brand
29 March,2026 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijaypat Singhania, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, led the Raymond Group for nearly two decades until 2000. He was also a passionate aviator and held a world record for achieving the highest altitude in a hot air balloon
29 March,2026 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
