Have PE and VC Investments in India Reached 88% of 2024 Levels, Up 4% in November?
Synopsis
In a remarkable trend, private equity and venture capital investments in India soared by 4% in November, reaching 88% of last year's total levels. With significant growth in real estate and infrastructure sectors, the investment landscape appears promising as India gears up for an economic leap.
Key Takeaways
PE and VC investments grew by 4% in November 2025.
Total investments reached 88% of 2024 levels.
Real estate investments surged by 460%.
Total fundraising in November was $2.4 billion.
PE/VC exits totaled $3.2 billion.
Mumbai, Dec 23 (NationPress) Recent data shows that private equity and venture capital (PE and VC) investments in India experienced a 4 percent increase in November compared to October, as reported on Tuesday. So far in 2025, these investments have achieved 88 percent of the total from the previous year.
Notably, investments in the real estate and infrastructure sectors surged nearly fivefold, climbing 460 percent to $4.2 billion in November 2025 from $747 million in November 2024.
In terms of deal volume, pure-play investments saw a 1 percent annual increase, while real estate and infrastructure transactions rose by 73 percent year-on-year, according to the latest EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC summary.
“November 2025 recorded $5.6 billion in PE/VC investments, reflecting a 31 percent increase compared to the $4.3 billion in November 2024, and a 4 percent month-on-month rise from $5.4 billion in October 2025,” stated Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services at EY.
The number of transactions jumped to 113 in November 2025, marking a 12 percent year-on-year rise from 101 deals in November 2024 and a 4 percent month-on-month increase from 109 deals in October 2025.
In November, buyout deals reached their peak at $2.1 billion, with startup investments following at $1.7 billion. In terms of sector performance, the real estate sector led with $3.7 billion in investments, closely trailed by infrastructure at $531 million, as per the report.
PE/VC exits totaled $3.2 billion across 23 deals in November 2025, which is 11 percent lower than in November 2024 when exits were $3.7 billion. Notably, IPOs constituted 46 percent of the total exit value, accounting for $1.5 billion.
Despite facing global and domestic challenges, such as geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainties from the Trump administration, and currency depreciation, investment activities have remained robust, the report indicates.
The recent repo rate cut by the RBI and sustained GDP growth suggest promising growth prospects, positioning PE/VC investors to leverage the next phase of India's growth cycle, the report concluded.
November also saw total fundraising reach $2.4 billion, a significant increase from $1.1 billion in November 2024 and $1.8 billion in October 2025.
Point of View
I believe that the substantial growth in PE and VC investments reflects India's resilience in facing economic challenges. The data indicates positive trends in key sectors, suggesting that investors remain optimistic about the country's growth trajectory amidst global uncertainties.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What sectors saw the highest investment growth?
The real estate and infrastructure sectors experienced the highest growth, with investments up by 460% in November.
How much was raised in total fundraises for November?
Total fundraises in November reached $2.4 billion, significantly higher than previous years.
What was the total value of PE/VC investments in November?
The total value of PE/VC investments in November was $5.6 billion.
What factors are driving investment in India?
Factors include a recent repo rate cut by the RBI, resilient GDP growth, and attractive growth opportunities.
How did exit values change compared to last year?
PE/VC exits decreased by 11%, totaling $3.2 billion in November 2025.
