The Complete Man needs to refresh wardrobe

Threads Of History

- RAGHAVENDRA KAMATH & VIVEAT SUSAN PINTO

RAYMOND HAS TURNED 100, a rare milestone for an Indian consumer brand. Its name continues to evoke premium menswear, and its recall remains strong across generations. The legacy began in 1925, when Albert Raymond established a modest woollen mill in Thane. At a time when colonial imports dominated the Indian market, the vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a high-quality Indian alternative in a space monopolised by British goods. And it established itself with aplomb.

Raymond is financially stronger and strategically more diversified than before. Its brand recall is unmatched in menswear, its real estate venture has shown early promise, and its foray into defence and engineering could provide new engines of growth.