India's M&A and private equity reach $7.2 billion

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals in India reached a record high of $7.2 billion in February 2025. This marks the largest monthly volume in three years and a 67% increase from February 2024. In February, 85 M&A deals worth $4.8 billion were announced, with domestic transactions making up 68% of the volume. Additionally, 141 PE deals totaling $2.4 billion were completed, the highest since May 2022. Key sectors driving this growth include retail, IT, finance, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Despite global economic uncertainties, the Indian market showed resilience, with domestic demand fueling the increase in deal activity.