Festive demand, tech push lift India's PE-VC deal value to US$ 26 billion in 2025
- IBEF
- October 17, 2025
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India have reached a three-year high of Rs. 2,28,852 crore (US$ 26 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, surpassing the total investment recorded in both 2023 and 2024. According to Equirus Capital, the surge reflects renewed global confidence in India’s economic momentum, supported by strong agricultural output, favourable monsoon, and rising consumer demand during the festival season. The total number of transactions rose to 1,363 deals between January and September 2025, compared to 1,170 in all of 2024, while the average deal value increased to Rs. 322 crore (US$ 36.6 million), up from Rs. 303 crore (US$ 34.4 million) a year ago. Larger and more strategic mid-sized transactions worth Rs. 88-220 crore (US$ 10-25 million) also rose to 31% of total deals.
The information technology (IT) and consumer staples sectors led the uptrend, accounting for 35% and 13% of total deal value, respectively, in 2025, driven by strong demand for digital infrastructure, software exports, and artificial intelligence (AI)-led innovation. Although exit activity moderated to Rs. 96,822 crore (US$ 11 billion), the dominance of block deals and secondary sales underlines the continued depth of India’s capital markets. Experts highlighted that India remains a preferred destination for global investors, with over 13,000 deals worth Rs. 24,20,550 crore (US$ 275 billion) in the past decade, reinforcing its growing stature as a hub for high-growth investments and entrepreneurial dynamism.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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