1、1EY India M&A reportEY India M&A report2026Deal alertThrough a primary infusion of US$3 billion(INR26,850 crore)EY acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Emirates NBD Largest ever equity fund raise in the Indian banking sectorLargest ever Foreign Direct Investment in the Indian financial services sec
2、torLargest fund raise via preferential issuance by a listed company in IndiaFirst acquisition of majority interest in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign bankhas entered into definitive agreements to acquire controlling stake in Indias deal activity in 2025 reflected a value-led recovery,with tota
3、l deal value rising to US$123.8 billion,an 18%year-on-year(YoY)increase,despite a moderation in deal volumes,which declined by 3%to 2,678 transactions.This dichotomy highlighted a market pivot toward fewer but larger transactions,underscoring investor preference for high-conviction,strategic assets
4、over smaller or speculative plays.With the ongoing volatility in geopolitical conditions creating a global impact,supply-chain disruptions are evident on many fronts.The extent of the impact will,however,likely become clearer over time,depending on the severity of supply-side disruptions and normali
5、zation thereafter.Before this,various sectors were also recalibrating to changes in tariff structures.As sentiment turns cautious,closing cycles may lengthen and a sharper focus on due diligence can be expected.At the same time,the uncertainties reinforce the need for long-term planning,which is ref
6、lected in dealmakers preference in 2025 for stable and resilient markets.Cross-border M&A mirrored the broader theme of higher value concentration,with deal value jumping 155%to US$33.2 billion,even as volumes fell 25%.The surge was driven largely by inbound deals,signalling strong foreign investor