Mukesh, Nita Ambani condoles ‘unimaginable loss’ in Air India plane crash

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director at Reliance Industries Limited, extended condolences to all those affected by the deadly Air India plane crash that happened on Thursday (June 12).

In a statement on Friday, Mukesh Ambani said, “Nita and I, along with the entire Reliance family, are deeply pained and anguished by the grave loss of life caused by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.”

“We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident,” he said.

“In this hour of grief, Reliance extends its full and unwavering support to the ongoing relief efforts and stands ready to assist in every possible way,” Mukesh Ambani said.

“We pray that all those impacted find the strength and solace to cope with their unimaginable loss,” he added.

Air India plane crash

Nearly 300 people were killed after an Air India flight from Ahemdabad to London crash shortly after taking off on Thursday afternoon.

A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday.

“The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off. We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital,” Air India posted on X.

The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national.