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Meher Pudumjee

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Who is Meher Pudumjee?

Meher Pudumjee is an Indian businesswoman and Chairperson of Thermax Limited, an energy and environmental engineering company.
 
She is Chairperson of Akanksha Foundation and is a trustee of Teach to Lead in Mumbai.
 
She is also on the Board of Imperial College India Foundation, Shakti Sustainable Solutions, and Pune City Connect. Meher has a keen interest in music, especially western classical, and is a member of a Pune-based choir.
Background
 
Pudumjee is the daughter of billionaire Anu Aga who led Thermax as its chairperson from 1996 to 2004. She was born in Pune, Maharashtra. Aga had figured among the eight richest Indian women, and was part of 40 Richest Indians by net worth according to Forbes in 2007.
 
The 54-year-old is married to Pheroz Pudumjee, an MBA and Director of Thermax, who oversees the company’s international initiatives
 
She is a postgraduate in chemical engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, and joined Thermax in 1990. Until 2004, she served as Vice-Chairperson of Thermax and took over as its Chair in 2004.
 
She represented India at the Asian Business Women’s Conference in Osaka in 2006.
 
In 2008, the World Economic Forum selected her as a Young Global Leader for her professional accomplishment, commitment to society, and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. In 2009, she was selected CEO of the Year by Business Standard.
 
She is also a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Family Business Forum and the Young Indians (YI).

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Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart

Of the 14 suspended licences, five belonged to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor

The deal became effective on Aug. 14, according to a regulatory filing, two months after SpaceX formally announced it had agreed to acquire the company.

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Accel India IV offloads 2 crore Urban Company shares, cuts stake to 4.84%

Accel India IV (Mauritius) has offloaded a 1.3 per cent stake in home services platform Urban Company through an open market transaction.

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Rallies and reversals since 1991: The lessons for Indian investors

Avoid leverage, respect valuations and let earnings, cash flows and balance sheet strength, not narratives, guide investment decisions

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

At 15.4%, bank deposit growth highest since December 2016: RBI data

The current account deficit widened to $6.2 billion in June from a $1.2 billion surplus in June 2025, as the merchandise trade deficit increased to $30.2 billion from $19.2 billion

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

MMDR amendment sparks revenue fears, Odisha may lose over ₹1 trn dues

Industry and state-level estimates suggest Odisha could lose around Rs 12,000 crore in annual mineral-related revenue and over Rs 1 trillion in outstanding dues

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Caste count returns to Census after 1931 as Centre notifies 40 questions

Census 2027 will seek caste details across all groups for the first time since 1931, alongside information on Aadhaar, voter ID, bank accounts and digital literacy

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Vishwakarma 2.0 set for September 17 launch with bigger credit push

Centre likely to launch second phase of PM Vishwakarma scheme on September 17, with higher credit access and stronger market support for artisans

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

I-Day sales rush: Retailers gear up for deal seekers to drive strong growth

Retailers expect strong footfalls and sales growth over the Independence Day weekend, backed by buoyant consumer sentiment, higher discounted inventory and offers

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Ashok Leyland Q1 net profit rises 0.8% to ₹616 crore, revenue up 12%

Ashok Leyland posted its highest-ever first-quarter revenue and net profit, driven by record volumes, even as rising material costs weighed on operating margins

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Mahindra targets 5% heavy truck share, plans to add 15 dealerships

The company plans to expand its dealership network and leverage SML Mahindra as it targets higher market share in key heavy truck segments

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam meets top executives during India visit

Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO and MD next month, taking charge as the airline pursues expansion plans amid external headwinds.

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Reliance, Rolls-Royce to develop indigenous combat engine for AMCA together

The proposed partnership would combine Britain's storied aero-engine maker's technology and expertise with Reliance's technology, manufacturing and execution capabilities to develop AMCA engine

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures: Report

Failure messages on the report further flagged issues with the hydraulic system, an elevator computer, and a high-pressure indication linked to the nose landing gear door/engine anti-ice valve system

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

US court upholds Devas award enforcement against Antrix; claim tops $2 bn

The Ninth Circuit upheld confirmation of the $562.5 million arbitral award but directed a US district court to examine the impact of subsequent annulment proceedings in India

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Inflows over $52 bn, RBI opts to shut FCNR(B) tap ahead of schedule

Forex booster gambit to end Aug 31, a month ahead of schedule

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India@80: Clear road map, bumpy ride on the long journey to Viksit Bharat

The objective is clear: to achieve growth and income levels that ensure prosperity for its citizens

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Independence Day weekend lifts hotel bookings, travel demand across India

Hotel and travel platforms report higher bookings, with younger travellers driving last-minute trips and demand spilling over into the first half of the coming week

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

From reforms to self-reliance: PM's speeches chart India's economic journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 13th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, with reforms, jobs and self-reliance likely to feature prominently

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Svatantra Microfin files papers with Sebi for ₹3,000 crore public offer

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale of Rs 1,500 crore each; fresh proceeds will be used to augment the microfinance lender's Tier-I capital

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 10:59 PM IST