Late stage funding in India saw average deal sizes surge to about $86 million in the first half, driven by fewer but larger transactions. Capital flowed into AI infrastructure, energy and lending, while investors turned selective, focusing on profitability, governance and exit visibility amid a more disciplined private market environment.
Indian stock markets deliver negative returns for two years, worst since 2012, ET analysis reveals
Indian stock markets have disappointed investors with negative returns over two years. The Sensex has shown its worst two-year performance since 2012. Indices have not
August 25, 2026