According to a report released on Tuesday, global private equity (PE) investment reached $1.5 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025, despite a downturn in deal activity. The report from global consultancy KPMG highlighted that India continues to be a highly appealing destination for international investors, supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, favorable demographics, and increasing domestic consumption. KPMG noted that the global PE deal volume is poised for a potential four-year high if the current momentum continues into the fourth quarter. This strong investment is particularly noteworthy given the considerable drop in deal volume—from 15,083 deals in the first three quarters of 2024 to 13,574 in the same period of 2025.
In the third quarter of 2025, the total deal value reached $537.1 billion across 4,062 transactions, an increase from $512 billion in Q3 2024, despite a significant reduction in the number of deals. The number of deals fell from 5,032 to 4,062 in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year. By the end of Q3 2025, PE investment in India totaled $14.9 billion across 217 deals, a decrease from $26.3 billion across 289 deals in 2024, largely due to geopolitical and trade uncertainties, especially regarding US tariff policies.