India Inc Clocks $9-Bn Deals In Jan

New Delhi: India’s deal activity started the year on a strong note with 217 agreements worth $9 billion in January, a report showed on Tuesday.

M&A and PE deals witnessed a 19 per cent increase in volumes over December 2024, according to Grant Thornton Bharat Dealtracker. Encouragingly, deal values surged 66 per cent, driven by significant deals in the billion-dollar club and $100 million-plus category.

“The Indian deal landscape is poised for a strong 2025, with January’s numbers setting a positive tone. The growth in the deal activity, the surge in big ticket deals and the increased deal activity across key sectors like retail, IT, and pharma, all point to a promising year ahead,” said Shanthi Vijetha, Partner, Growth at Grant Thornton Bharat.