Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania passed away in Mumbai on Saturday evening, his family said. His son, Gautam Singhania, the group’s current chairman, announced the news on XVijaypat Singhania was among India’s most prominent industrialists and aviation pioneers. He served as chairman of the Raymond Group for nearly two decades, steering the company through a period of significant growth. After stepping down, he handed over leadership to his son, Gautam SinghaniaIn later years, the father and son became involved in legal disputes. Vijaypat had claimed that his son had forced him out of his house.
Source: Indian Express March 29, 2026 10:24 UTC