West Asia conflict coincides with 22% fall in India PE-VC
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The conflict in West Asia is making waves in India's private equity and venture capital world.
Investments dropped 22% to $9.1 billion in Q1 2026, compared to $11.7 billion last year, with March alone seeing a sharp 19% fall.
The uncertainty has investors holding back, and it's showing up in the numbers.
India's mega deals nearly halved
Mega deals (those over $100 million) have nearly halved; just 17 closed this quarter versus 29 last year.
Venture Intelligence summed it up: The geopolitical tensions have created an environment of unpredictability, making investors more cautious.