India's private equity and venture capital funding slips 6% to $20.3 bn in Jan-July
Private equity and venture capital investments in India totaled $20.3 bn from January to July 2026, about 6% less than the same period a year earlier.
India's private equity and venture capital sector raised $20.3 bn between January and July 2026, marking a 6% drop compared with the same timeframe in 2025, according to Venture Intelligence. The period comprised 756 deals, with July contributions of $3 bn, essentially flat against $3.2 bn recorded a year earlier. Brookfield’s renewable-energy platform Lumara was the largest single investor in July, committing about $600 m. Arun Natarajan, who founded Venture Intelligence, said the figures reflect sustained long-term belief in India's private markets despite geopolitical tensions and weak IPO markets.
He highlighted recent healthy exits, such as the Meta-CRED transaction, as a source of optimism. Investors are increasingly targeting infrastructure, especially renewable power, manufacturing, data centres, and B2B software startups with AI capabilities.
Why it matters
The shift signals how investors are adjusting to market volatility and where future capital may flow in India's economy.
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