India PE-VC funding falls 17% to $36B in 2025; consumer & retail flagged as 2026 priority sectors
Bain-IVCA report shows India private capital investments dropped to USD 36 billion across 1,700 deals in 2025, down 17% YoY despite a 10% rise in volumes. Investors expected to stay cautious into 2026, but consumer and retail remain priority domestic bets alongside manufacturing and financial services.
Bain-IVCA report says India PE-VC investments fell 17% to USD 36B in 2025 and will stay cautious in 2026, with consumer and retail among priority domestic sectors expected to attract capital alongside manufacturing and financial services.
Why this matters
Bain's annual India private equity report sets benchmark sentiment for capital allocation. The 2025 pullback alongside retail being flagged as a 2026 priority signals selective conviction in consumer plays.
Retail-company signals steady at 342 over 90 days, indicating consistent strategic activity.
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