Former Raymond chairman and aviator Vijaypat Singhania dies at 87
Vijaypat Singhania, who led the Raymond Group for two decades and held a world record for the highest hot-air balloon altitude, died in Mumbai on 28 March 2026 at the age of 87.
Summary
Industrialist Vijaypat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond Group, died in Mumbai on 28 March 2026, aged 87. He became chairman and managing director of Raymond in 1980 and led it for two decades until 2000, when he handed charge to his son Gautam Singhania. A Padma Bhushan recipient and former Sheriff of Mumbai, he was also an aviator and adventurer who held the world record for the highest altitude reached in a hot-air balloon.
Key facts
- Died
- 28 March 2026, Mumbai, aged 87
- Raymond
- CMD from 1980; chairman till 2000; succeeded by son Gautam Singhania
- Honour
- Padma Bhushan
- Record
- World record for highest altitude in a hot-air balloon
- Other
- Former Sheriff of Mumbai
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Vijaypat Singhania, who died in March 2026, was the former chairman of which business group?
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Correct answer: B — Raymond Group
Vijaypat Singhania led the Raymond Group as chairman for two decades till 2000.
Besides industry, Vijaypat Singhania was known for holding a world record in:
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Correct answer: A — Highest altitude reached in a hot-air balloon
He held the world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot-air balloon.
Vijaypat Singhania, who died on 28 March 2026, had been conferred which national honour?
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Correct answer: C — Padma Bhushan
He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.