<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>India's deal activity in Q2 2025 dropped by 48% due to global headwinds, particularly impacting mergers and acquisitions.</li><li>M&A deals were at a record low of 197 worth $5.4 billion, with only one billion-dollar transaction, down from four in the previous quarter.</li><li>Private equity fared better with 357 deals totaling $7.4 billion, showcasing resilience despite a decrease from the previous quarter.</li><li>The banking and financial services sector dominated deal values, while retail and consumer led in volumes, and public market activity, including 12 IPOs, showed signs of recovery in June.</li></ul>

India’s deal activity drops 48% in Q2 amid global headwinds

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