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Gautam Singhania Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Caste: Marwari

Marital Status: Separated

Age: 59 Years

Bio/Wiki
Full Name Gautam Vijaypat Singhania
Other name(s) ā€¢ Gautam Hari Singhania check sources
Gautam Singhania - Instagram

ā€¢ Gautam Hari check sources
Moneycontrol
Profession(s) ā€¢ Entrepreneur
ā€¢ Industrialist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 175 cm**
in meters**- 1.75 m**
in feet & inches**- 5ā€™ 9ā€**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 80 kg**
in pounds**- 176 lbs**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Salt & Pepper
Career
Award Maha Udyog Shri award by the Government of Maharashtra for Industrial Excellence check sources
Gautam Singhania - LinkedIn
Personal Life
Date of Birth 9 September 1965 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024) 59 Years
Zodiac sign Virgo
Signature/Autograph

Nationality Indian
School ā€¢ Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
ā€¢ St. Maryā€™s School, Mumbai
College/University ā€¢ H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
ā€¢ University of Michigan
Educational Qualification(s) ā€¢ Bachelor of Commerce from the H. R. College of Commerce and Economics check sources
Raymond

ā€¢ A degree in business administration from the University of Michigan
Religion Hinduism check sources
The Economic Times
Caste Marwari check sources
DNA
Food Habit Vegetarian check sources
UpperCrust India
Hobby Driving
Controversies The Singhania Legacy Dispute: In 2015, a family dispute arose when Gautam Singhania inherited his father Vijaypat Singhaniaā€™s 37.17% stake in Raymond. In his autobiography, ā€˜An Incomplete Life: The Autobiography,ā€™ Vijaypat revealed that although his friends suggested him not to handover the Raymond legacy to Gautam, he trusted Gautam not to mistreat him. According to Vijaypat, he resigned from his position of the chairman on 13 February 2015 following which he expected to get an apartment at his ancestral building, JK House, at Altamount Road, Mumbai, as per a 2007 family agreement; however, Gautam directed the board members not to allot him any apartment. Gautam Singhania later addressed the matter in an interview and clarified that the amendments in the Companies Act 2013 prevented the allotment. Amid reports of the feud, Vijaypat accused Gautam of taking his belongings, including documents and a gold medal, from his Mahindra Tower cabin in Worli. Gautam, however, later talked about it in an interview and denied the allegations, stating that Vijaypat was seeking media attention and cheap publicity. Vijaypat later moved to the Bombay High Court to seek his right on the property. The dispute over property continued; however, it was eventually closed after nearly a decade of legal proceedings, and Vijaypat could not get the apartment in the JK House.

The Alleged Abuse and Physical Assault: On 13 November 2023, Singhania announced his separation from Nawaz following which Nawaz claimed that Gautam used to abuse her and their daughter Niharika. According to sources, Gautam once caused her sacrum (a wedge-shaped bone in the back of the pelvis) to crack due to which she was admitted to the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai. During this time, the Ambanis reportedly offered support to Nawaz. check sources
Deccan Chronicle
On 22 November 2023, Nawaz, in an interview, confirmed that Gautam had physically assaulted her and expelled her from the company. In the interview, she admitted that the first incident took place on the morning of 10 September 2023, following Gautamā€™s birthday celebration on the 9th. After the celebration, Gautam beat Nawaz and their daughter Niharika for around 15 minutes, and then, he suddenly left the scene of the attack. While talking about the same in the interview, Nawaz said

I have had two hernia surgeries ā€“ one was during the time of my pregnancy and the other was because I had an ectopic pregnancy and had a fallopian tube removed, which resulted in another hernia. He knew that, and still flung me around the room several times. He was just going all out for Niharika and me, and we were just trying to protect each other."

Nawaz further mentioned that the reason behind the fight was a disagreement between them which was about power and control. She said,

I wanted to use my bathroom when I was using it. Now, he has two other bathrooms which are also touching our bedroom. Three more (bathrooms are) on the same floor and a 39-storey tower full of bathrooms. It was just about power and control."

According to Nawaz, she filed a non-cognizable report against Gautam three times earlier, but he did not allow the police into his home. In an interview, she mentioned that Ambanis helped her file a Non-Cognizable Offense report. Nawaz further explained that she chose not to convert the NC into an FIR because domestic violence carried a non-bailable offence with a three-year sentence involving imprisonment and hard labour. She mentioned that by taking this approach, she was trying to save her relationship, hoping Gautam would do the right thing. check sources
Business Today
Relationships & More
Marital Status Separated
Marriage Date 22 February 1999
Family
Wife/Spouse Nawaz Modi Singhania
(businesswoman and fitness trainer)


Note: Gautam announced his separation from Nawaz through a social media post on 13 November 2023.
Children Son- None
Daughter(s)- 2
ā€¢ Niharika (born in 2005)
ā€¢ Nisa (born in 2013)
Parents Father- Vijaypat Singhania (businessman, aviator)
Mother- Ashabai Singhania
Siblings Brother- Madhupati Singhania (runs a consultancy film)
Sister- Shephali Singhania Ruia (director at A. B. Color Private Limited)


Note: Madhupati Singhania chose to separate from his family in 1998 after which he moved from Mumbai to Singapore along with his wife and four children. While certain sources suggest that he relocated due to a decade-long family dispute over properties, others report that Madhupati made the move because he believed it would be advantageous for his career. check sources
Mint
Other Relatives Great-grandfather- Lala Kamlapat Singhania (1884-1937) (industrialist, founder of the J. K. Organisation)


Great-grandmother- Rampyari Singhania (deceased)
Grandfather - Lala Kailashpat Singhania (1907-1969) (industrialist)
Favourites
Wine(s) ChĆ¢teau Latour Grand Vin, ChĆ¢teau Mouton Rothschild, Saint-Ɖmilion Grand Cru ClassĆ©
Actor Amitabh Bachchan
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar
Footballer Lionel Messi
Style Quotient
Car Collection ā€¢ 1973 Pontiac Trans AM SD
ā€¢ McLaren 570S
ā€¢ McLaren 720S
ā€¢ Lincoln Zephyr Hotrod
ā€¢ Lotus Elise
ā€¢ Honda S2000
ā€¢ Ferrari 296 GTB
ā€¢ Maserati MC20 (bought in July 2023)
Money Factor
Assets/Properties JK House (worth Rs. 6,000 crore)


Note: JK House, which is situated in Mumbai, is the second most expensive property after Mukesh Ambani
and Nita Ambani
ā€™s Antilia
.
Net Worth (approx.) USD 1.4 billion (1,16,73,62,70,000 INR) (as of November 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gautam Singhania

  • Gautam Singhania, an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist, holds the positions of chairman and managing director at Raymond Ltd., a prominent textile company. He is one of the leading business tycoons in India. Gautam is recognized not only for his leadership at Raymond but also for his effective contributions in sectors such as automobiles, education, and real estate.

  • Gautam entered the Singhania familyā€™s JK Group company in 1986 following which he joined the Raymond Group. He was appointed as the director of the group in 1990. Gautam was promoted to the position of the managing director of the group in July 1999. He was appointed as the chairman in September 2000; Raymond Limited, initially incorporated as the Raymond Woolen Mill in 1925 near Thane Creek, came under the leadership of Lala Kailashpat Singhania in 1944.

    A picture of Gautam Singhania from his initial days after joining Raymond

  • Soon after taking up significant roles, Gautam changed the groupā€™s structure by selling off parts of the business that werenā€™t the main focus. He sold the steel business in September 2000, the cement business in January 2001, and the synthetics business. He then made the group concentrate more on fabrics, clothing brands, KamaSutra condoms, and menā€™s toiletries.

  • In 2019, Gautam shifted the groupā€™s emphasis to real estate with the introduction of ā€˜Raymond Realty.ā€™ On the occasion of his daughter Niharikaā€™s 17th birthday, i.e., 10 December 2022, Gautam announced the first project ā€“ a set of 900 apartments for customers of Ten X Habitat on Thaneā€™s Pokhran Road in Mumbai. Gautam sold the KamaSutra brand in April 2023.

  • At the age of 31, he suffered from Vitiligo, a persistent condition leading to the loss of skin colour or pigment.

  • Gautam loves aircraft and yachts. He has a collection of yachts which includes a tri-deck luxury yacht crafted entirely from Burma Teak wood and another opulent yacht named Moonraker. His collection of aircraft includes a Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet and three helicopters. He once flew a Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet in Ukraine.

    Gautam Singhania while standing in front of the Sukhoi Su-27

  • Gautam is an avid sports enthusiast, majorly for water sports. He has numerous speedboats, each of which is named after James Bond movies such as Goldeneye, Goldfinger, Octopussy, and Thunderball.

    Gautam Singhania while water skiing

  • He consumes alcohol occasionally.

    Gautam Singhania while consuming wine

  • Gautam Singhania established ā€˜Super Car Club Garageā€™ (SCCG) in November 2020. The garage operates under the banner ā€˜GS Designs.ā€™ It specializes in restoring and customizing cars, ranging from ordinary to vintage, as well as bikes, and elevating them into luxury vehicles.

    A customised Lamborghini parked at the Super Car Club Garage

  • Singhania loves speed as much as he loves cars. He actively competes in races like the Ferrari 458 Challenge.

    A picture of Gautam Singhania from a Ferrari 458 Challenge, held in Delhi

  • In 2015, he won the Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship, becoming the first Indian to win the championship. check sources India Today

    Gautam Singhania while celebrating his Ferrari Challenge win

  • Singhania established Singhania Quest+ (also spelt as Singhania Quest Plus) in 2020 with the aim to address the educational and training requirements of students, schools, and professional education. In addition to this, Gautam has been instrumental in the establishment of various educational institutions such as Singhania International School; he established three Singhania International Schools in partnership with the Kaushik Educational Foundation in September 2022.

    Gautam Singhaniaā€™s Instagram post about launching three Singhania International Schools in collaboration with the Kaushik Educational Foundation in September 2022

  • A 45 ft. high marble monument has been set up outside the JK House, depicting Gautamā€™s grandfather, Lala Kailashpat Singhania, seated on a throne.

    The 45 ft. high marble canopy of Gautamā€™s grandfather, Lala Kailashpat Singhania, outside the JK House in Mumbai

  • He made headlines in October 2024 after publicly criticizing Lamborghini India and top executives in Asia on social media for not addressing his complaint, which he described as ā€œarrogant.ā€ He had reached out to Lamborghini after his brand-new Revuelto malfunctioned and had to be towed away in Mumbai.

It is shocking that the India Head of Lamborghini @agarwal_sharad has not even bothered to make a phone call to enquire what the problem with an old loyal customer is. Is the brand arrogance getting to another level?@lamborghini #StephanWinkelmann #Lamborghini #LamborghiniIndia ā€¦ https://t.co/iWI2zTxid1

ā€” Gautam Singhania (@SinghaniaGautam) October 16, 2024

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