Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Tata Group Announces Rs 1 Crore Compensation For Victims’ Families

Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: The Tata Group will provide support for the construction of B J Medical College's hostel.

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Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Tata Group will offer Rs 1 crore in financial assistance to the families of each individual who lost their life in this tragic incident, according to the company’s chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, on Thursday. The company will also cover the medical expenses of those injured, ensuring they receive the necessary treatment and support. Moreover, the Tata Group will provide support for the construction of B J Medical College's hostel. 

Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran further said, "No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured".

We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.

No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.

Tata Group will…

— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) June 12, 2025

In a tragic incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar area on Thursday afternoon, prompting a massive emergency response. According to a statement shared by Air India on X (formerly Twitter), the flight had departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs with 242 passengers and crew members on board. Among the total passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national.

A dedicated passenger helpline has been activated at 1800 5691 444 for more information. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, widely used for long-haul international flights and considered a modern and efficient aircraft, has had a history of safety concerns.

According to information, the DGCA officials are on site collecting flight data, voice recordings, and witness accounts as part of the investigation. Sources said that Boeing representatives and officials are also expected to assist the ground staff.

This is one of the most serious aviation incidents in India in recent years involving a wide-body aircraft. Boeing aircraft have been involved in multiple crashes over the years. The most recent was a Jeju Air flight in South Korea, which crashed in late December 2024 during a landing attempt, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. That aircraft was a Boeing 737-800.