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Raymond Limited has appointed Bhanu Prakash Srivastava as Chief Executive Officer – Defence to lead the company's strategic expansion into India's defence and aerospace ecosystem.
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Raymond Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated July 06, 2026, titled "Raymond Limited Appoints Former BEL CMD Bhanu Prakash Srivastava as CEO Defence to Lead Next Phase of Strategic Growth".
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RL/SE/26-27/35
July 6, 2026
The Department of Corporate Services - CRD The National Stock Exchange of India Limited
BSE Limited Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor
P.J. Towers, Dalal Street Bandra-Kurla Complex
Mumbai - 400 001 Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051
Scrip Code: 500330 Symbol: RAYMOND
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Intimation pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) - Press Release
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, please find enclosed Press Release dated
July 6, 2026 titled "Raymond Limited Appoints Former BEL CMD Bhanu Prakash Srivastava as
CEO – Defence to Lead Next Phase of Strategic Growth”
The Press Release is also available on the website of the Company i.e. www.raymond.in
Please take the above information on record.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
For RAYMOND LIMITED
RAKESH DARJI
COMPANY SECRETARY
Encl.: A/a
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Raymond Limited Appoints Former BEL CMD Bhanu Prakash Srivastava
as CEO – Defence to Lead Next Phase of Strategic Growth
-Veteran defence leader with nearly four decades of experience to spearhead
Raymond's expansion into advanced defence technologies and systems-
Mumbai 6th July 2026, Raymond Limited today announced the appointment of Bhanu
Prakash Srivastava as Chief Executive Officer – Defence, marking a significant milestone
in the company's strategic expansion into India's rapidly evolving defence and aerospace
ecosystem.
With nearly four decades of distinguished leadership at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),
Bhanu Prakash brings deep expertise in defence technologies, large-scale programme
execution and institution building. In his new role, he will lead Raymond's defence
business, defining its strategic vision, operational roadmap and growth agenda as the
company builds a future-ready, technology-led defence platform.
As India accelerates its vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens indigenous
defence manufacturing, the sector is emerging as a key pillar of the nation's strategic and
technological transformation. Backed by a legacy of over a century as one of India's most
respected homegrown enterprises, Raymond is well positioned to contribute to this
national endeavour. Building on its strengths in manufacturing excellence, engineering
precision and innovation, the Company is making strategic investments to develop
advanced capabilities in India, supporting the nation's defence preparedness while
contributing to its journey towards technological sovereignty.
As Chairman & Managing Director of BEL, Bhanu Prakash tripled market capitalisation
from ~₹51,000 crore to ₹1.5 lakh crore, secured ₹55,000+ crore in new orders, and
launched 100+ products while strengthening R&D. He led mission-critical programmes
across radar, naval and sonar systems, missiles, electronic warfare and tactical
communications, championed indigenisation, and set up AI incubation centres to
advance India's defence ecosystem.
At Raymond, Bhanu Prakash will work to shape and execute the company's long-term
defence strategy. He will drive the evolution of Raymond's engineering capabilities from
precision manufacturing into higher-value defence electronics, software, systems
integration and adjacent aerospace and automotive technologies.
Commenting on the appointment, Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman & Managing
Director, Raymond Limited, said: "India's defence sector is entering a defining phase
of growth, innovation and self-reliance, creating significant opportunities for
companies with strong engineering capabilities and long-term commitment. Bhanu
Prakash's exceptional leadership, deep understanding of complex defence
programmes and proven track record of building high-performance organisations
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make him the ideal leader to spearhead Raymond's defence journey. We are
delighted to welcome him to the Raymond family and are confident that his
experience will help establish Raymond as a trusted private-sector partner in India's
defence ecosystem."
Stating on his new role, Bhanu Prakash Srivastava said, "I am honoured to join Raymond
at a defining moment in its growth journey. The Company has built a remarkable
legacy of manufacturing excellence, quality and innovation, creating a strong
foundation for entering the defence sector. The opportunities emerging from India's
focus on indigenous defence capabilities are unprecedented, and I am excited to
work with the leadership team to build differentiated technology-led solutions,
develop strategic partnerships and create a globally competitive defence
business."
Bhanu Prakash is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Indian Institute of
Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and has dedicated 39 years to advancing India's defence
manufacturing and technology capabilities across leadership roles in operations, R&D,
marketing, naval systems and strategic programme execution.
About Raymond Limited
With the inception in 1925, Raymond Group has been a pioneer and leader in fabric manufacturing and then forayed in
other sectors such as engineering business and Real Estate. After demerging its Lifestyle Business into a separate
listed entity in year 2024, Raymond Limited now has two core businesses of Real Estate and Engineering. Raymond
Realty that has carved its position in Real Estate sector by leaps and bounds and today is amongst the top 10 Real
Estate players in the country. Being the only Real Estate player in India to deliver its maiden project 2 years ahead of
RERA timeline. Raymond Realty has cemented its position amongst the home buyers in MMR region. Raymond’s
engineering business is well known with its leadership position in manufacturing files and hand tools and has a
significant presence in national and international markets. With the acquisition of Maini Precision Products Limited
(MPPL) Raymond’s engineering business will emerge as a large-scale provider of Engineering, Automotive, EV,
Aerospace & Defence components, distinctly positioned to target high-growth precision engineering products with a
significant presence across international as well as domestic markets.
For Further Information:
Rohit Khanna
Email: rohit.rhanna@raymond.in