Within the first half of this yr (H1 CY25), each M&A (mergers & acquisitions) and PE (personal fairness) deal actions gained momentum. The variety of offers outshone final yr’s identical interval (H1 CY24), in keeping with a report by PwC on Monday, July 28.
“The entire deal volumes rose by 21 per cent and introduced deal values grew by 9 per cent within the first six months in comparison with H1 CY24, signalling sustained investor confidence and strategic company exercise regardless of a risky second quarter,” the report stated.
M&A offers in H1 CY25
M&A exercise recorded a 23 per cent hike within the first half of CY25 versus H1 CY24, pushed by a flurry of transactions within the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 CY25) earlier than experiencing a extra cautious atmosphere in Q2 CY25 as corporates recalibrated methods.
“Home M&A transactions climbed 25 per cent, whereas cross‑border M&A grew by 18 per cent. The outbound transactions surged by 50 per cent, highlighting Indian corporates’ rising urge for food for worldwide growth,” the report stated.
PE offers in H1 CY25
There was a 20 per cent improve in personal fairness investments.
“Regardless of a dip in market exercise this quarter, investor confidence in personal fairness stays sturdy, showcasing resilience and adaptableness amidst financial challenges and alternatives,” stated Shashank Jain, Associate and Chief-Offers, PwC India.
We’re seeing funds take a protracted‑time period view, with elevated curiosity in sectors reminiscent of healthcare, renewables and expertise, setting the stage for a diversified deal pipeline within the months forward, he added.
Based on the report, the retail and client sectors led deal volumes with consolidation by startup acquisitions, whereas monetary companies dominated in deal worth.
Expertise, pharma, healthcare, and actual property displayed focused funding methods anchored in sustainability and innovation.
In the meantime, healthcare and pharma benefited from growth and consolidation initiatives, whereas actual property momentum continued, supported by beneficial insurance policies and heightened curiosity in knowledge centres and warehouses, the report acknowledged.
With inputs from companies
