Mumbai, March 29 -- Vijaypat Singhania, an adventurous aviator and a spirited entrepreneur who transformed Raymond into a leading Indian textile and fashion brand, died Saturday at 87.

Born on 4 October 1938, in Kanpur, Vijaypat belonged to the prominent Singhania business family. He assumed leadership of Raymond in 1980 following the death of his uncle, G.K. Singhania, and steered the company through decades of growth.

Under his leadership, Raymond diversified into cement, steel, and synthetic fibres, before exiting those segments to refocus on its core business.

Raymond evolved from a traditional textile manufacturer into a globally recognized name in suiting fabrics, ready-to-wear garments, and lifestyle products. "The Complete Man"...