India PE Investments May Hit USD 28.79 Billion In 2026 Despite USD 2.89 Billion H1 Exits: Report
New Delhi: Private equity (PE) investments in India will likely reach USD 28.79 billion (Rs 2.50 lakh crore) across 1,200+ deals in 2026, even as H1 saw PE exits worth Rs 26,847 crore (USD 2.89 billion), according to a report by IVC Association. Noting private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) trends in H1, the report added, "H1 2026 saw 109 PE exits that harvested Rs 60,217 crore (USD 6.47…
In 2026, private equity investments in India are projected to reach USD 28.79 billion across more than 1,200 deals, according to a report by the IVC Association. Despite H1 2026 seeing PE exits worth USD 2.89 billion, the report predicts continued growth in the sector. H1 2026 saw 109 PE exits, generating Rs 60,217 crore (USD 6.47 billion).
However, the exit value declined compared to the same period in 2025 and the previous half-year. Public market sales accounted for the largest share of PE exit value in H1, with investors realizing USD 4.9 billion, down 6% from the previous year. India tops the Asia-Pacific region in healthcare PE by deal volume, with global value hitting record levels.
The report adds that IT & ITeS sectors led in both investment value and volume, with Bengaluru being the top city in terms of both metrics.
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