Ahmedabad Flight Crash: Tata Group Announces Rs1 Crore Compensation To Each Victim's Family
Hours after an Air India flight owned by the Tata group crashed in Ahmedabad minutes after take off, killing 141 people onboard, the group has stated that it will provide Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of each person who has lost their lives in this tragedy.
The group announced that it would also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support. In a post on X, Tata Group further assured that it will provide support in the building of B J Medical’s hostel, and remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time.
“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,” the group wrote.
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
Notably, Air India has issued a notification stating that it is organizing two relief flights, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, to Ahmedabad for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff.
Details of the flights: IX1555 – Delhi-Ahmedabad Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June IX1556 – Ahmedabad-Delhi Time of departure: 0110 hrs on 13 June AI1402 – Mumbai-Ahmedabad Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June AI1409 – Ahmedabad-Mumbai Time of departure: 0115 hrs on 13 June.
“Next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444. Additionally, those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200,” the group added in a social media post.
UPDATE: Air India is organizing two relief flights, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, to Ahmedabad for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff.
Details of the flights:
IX1555 – Delhi-Ahmedabad
Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 JuneIX1556 – Ahmedabad-Delhi
Time of…— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
