Raymond open to acquisitions, bets on real estate for next growth phase

Mumbai: Diversified Konglomera Raymond Group – Textile and Clothing, Real Estate, Engineering, Aviation and Defense with interest in the interest – India and abroad will continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities.

Raymond Group General Manager Gautam Singhania said, “When opportunities always arrive, we will look at investments in terms of a purchase. We have been well financed, we are zero debt company. So, we don’t have a problem with it.” Mint Wednesday.

Raymond Ltd, founded in 1925 as Raymond Woolen Mill near Than Creek, celebrated his hundredth year in Mumbai on Wednesday. The company, which was initiated as a textile factory in the 1920s, has been diversified as real estate, aviation and defense since then and has been operating through three organizations listed in India.

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In 2000, Singhania was appointed as President and General Manager of Raymond Ltd. LaAt BSE on Wednesday, 623.10.

“Today there is zero debt; we live in cash. We produce cash, so we are very comfortable. We are always looking at agreements – we are looking for more projects in real estate, we may have land owners… This will require capital, Sing Singhania said Mint Among the event he attended by celebrities and business managers. Vijaypat Singhania, who transferred Raymond’s control to Gautam, was not at the event. Nawaz, the wife of Gautam Singhania, and two daughters were at the event.

Realty, Defense Driving Plans

Under the leadership of Singhania, the group launched a series of strategic restructuring to increase its valuation and market position. The company successfully scored a separate asset Raymond Lifestyle LTD, which is listed in the branded clothing department, and has disposed of fast -moving consumer brands including Park Avenue to Godrej Consumer Products LTD. In addition, Raymond is trying to open value from the real real estate assets of the real real estate brands of the real real estate brand in Raymond, developing a Raymond Reacty brand and developing a broader real real estate strategy.

In April 2023, Raymond sold FMCG business (Raymond consumer care) to Godrej consumer products. La2,825 Crore.

Two of the three businesses have been released on the stock market since then.

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Raymond Lifestyle, a branded clothing and men’s clothing department, was demolished in September 2024 and listed separately. La1.308.65 at BSE on Wednesday.

Denerger aimed to create a clear life -free lifestyle presence and to allow Raymond Ltd to focus on real estate and engineering.

Following this, the group’s real estate vertical Raymond Realty emerged. Dememerger was approved in May 2025 on July 1 as a listing date. Stock settled 1.2% lower La636.95 in BSE on Wednesday.

In 2023, the Group announced that the majority shares were acquired in the MAİNE Precision Products Ltd (MPPL). La682 Crore Aviation, Defense and Electric vehicles (home) will enter the growing segments. MPPL produces precise engineering products for aviation, home and defense sectors. The group’s engineering dates back to 1949 as a large steel file manufacturer with vertical, jk Files and Engineering LTD.

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Raymond Realty, released in 2019, LaIn 25 financial years, 2,300 Crore is on sale and aims at at least 20% growth this year. According to FY26, Mumbai plans to launch six projects in the Metropolitan region, Mint It was reported in early June.

Singhania, “Real estate will receive capital… Lifestyle does not need any capex because we do not invest in new (production)… Engineering, if we have opportunities to purchase, something automatic,” he said.

In June this year, LaAndhra Pradesh focuses on 1,200 crore, automobile components and aviation production.

Despite macroeconomic winds, the group aims to grow at least 15%annually. “You should see a growth of at least 15% per year for the group, I want to enlarge Ebitda at least 20%.” He said.

“Each business has its own strategy and growth driving forces. There will be new projects that will increase growth in real estate. There may be new sectors with retail expansion in lifestyle. Defense is also a great opportunity.”

Meanwhile, the US’s latest tariffs on imports from India loaded clothing exporters such as Raymond, which provides ready -made clothes for large American retailers.

“From our point of view – La14,000 to La15,00 CRORE GROUP – Even our exports to the USA La500 Crore. Even if 10 % affected, they will not be affected – very small. Exports to the United States as the percentage of the total group, Sing Singhania added.

In 2017, the company shifted a portion of the production base to Ethiopia, which has a 10% lower tariff in the USA. Raymond increases efforts to secure larger orders than India, which is expected to traction after the India-England free trade agreement enters into force. Mint previously reported.