Anu Aga
Former chairperson of Thermax, the Pune energy and environment company, and a social worker and former Rajya Sabha member.
Quick facts
- Known for:
- Thermax, social work
- Pune link:
- Thermax head office
Life and work
Anu Aga was born in Mumbai in 1942. She took charge of Thermax, the boiler, energy and water treatment company, after the death of her husband Rohinton Aga in 1996, and led it as chairperson until 2004, at a difficult time for the company. Her daughter Meher Pudumjee later became chairperson.
After stepping down she gave her time to education and social causes, including Teach For India. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010 and was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 2012 to 2018.
Pune link
Thermax has its head office and several plants in Pune and the Pimpri Chinchwad area.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 29 October 2026.