India’s consumer, retail deal value hits six-year low at $2.3 billion
Deal activity stayed relatively resilient in H1 CY2026, with 240 transactions, but total value halved year over year to $2.3 billion. Investors are concentrating capital on profitable, high-growth wellness, personal care, nutrition and digital-first brands.
India’s consumer and retail deal count remained resilient in H1 CY2026, but value fell to a six-year low as investors became cautious. Capital is concentrating on profitable, high-growth wellness, personal care, nutrition and digital-first brands.
Why this matters
No related signals were provided. H1 CY2026 combined resilient transaction volume with a six-year-low value, indicating selective capital deployment across India’s consumer and retail sector.
Retail-company activity is accelerating, up 930700% QoQ.