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India PE/VC Slumps 36%, but Data Centres Catch the Bid

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 8 min

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EY-IVCA’s Q2 2026 India PE/VC roundup puts investment at a six-year low, with first-half infrastructure and real estate down 47%; Savills’ data-centre read shows where private capital is still finding conviction.

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EY-IVCA’s Q2 2026 India PE/VC roundup puts investment at a six-year low, with first-half infrastructure and real estate down 47%; Savills’ data-centre read shows where private capital is still finding conviction.

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