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The past rites of erstwhile Raymond Group president Vijaypat Singhania were performed successful Mumbai connected Sunday (March 29, 2026). He passed distant connected Saturday (March 28, 2026) astatine the property of 87.
Mr. Singhania headed the Raymond Group for 2 decades. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan, helium was besides an adventurer, holding the satellite grounds for the highest altitude gained successful a blistery aerial balloon.
Mr. Singhania’s estranged lad and Raymond Group Chairman Gautam Singhania announced the quality of his demise connected Saturday (March 28, 2026). He stated, “With profound grief and heavy sorrow, we pass the passing of Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijaypat Singhania. A visionary leader, philanthropist, and an inspiring personality, whose bequest volition proceed to usher and animate generations. We commune for the departed psyche to attain eternal peace.”
The ceremonial was performed astatine the Chandanwadi crematorium successful Kalbadevi, Mumbai astatine 3 p.m. successful the beingness of household and friends.
Leaders wage tributes
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was contiguous and paid his past tributes. Mr. Shinde called him a “trustworthy” antheral successful the concern satellite and remembered his relations with Thane, saying, “He was a large personality, who achieved truthful galore records similar flying successful a micro airy aerial formation from London to Delhi.”
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis besides paid their tributes and expressed that they are “deeply saddened” by his demise.
“His publication to the textile industry, his philanthropy and adventurous tone volition proceed to animate generations together. ‘Raymond - The Complete Man’ is not conscionable a tagline we each grew up with, but has acceptable galore trends, close from prime and perfection successful entrepreneurship to connection and brand. I connection my humble tributes to the antheral who acceptable the bequest called ‘Raymond’ Group,” Mr. Fadnavis said connected X.
Mr. Singhania’s daughter-in-law, Nawaz Modi Singhania, aft the last rites said, “He was father-like to me, was 1 of the top men I volition ever person the honour of knowing. He was similar a 2nd begetter to me, guiding me, advising me, supporting me, and providing for maine astatine the highest.”
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad besides gave her condolences to his household and friends, saying, “Saddened by the passing of Dr. Vijaypat Singhania, erstwhile Chairman of the Raymond Group, erstwhile Sheriff of Mumbai, and a towering fig of Indian industry. May his psyche remainder successful peace, and whitethorn his household and friends find spot successful this hr of grief.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “Dr. Vijaypat Singhania ji, an industrialist, aviator, and philanthropist who inspired many. My heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, his colleagues and countless admirers whose lives were touched by his enactment and generosity.”
