India's Deal Market: Big Numbers but Smaller Bets Ahead

In Q1 2026, India’s dealmaking took a twist! With a record 710 deals worth $16 billion, it looked like a fiesta, but total deal values nosedived by 48%. Investors are now playing it smart, favoring smaller deals. Still, 415 private equity deals worth $9.1 billion show that belief in India's growth remains strong, even amid the changes.