In January, India Inc experienced a surge in deal activity with 142 transactions amounting to $6.1 billion, marking a 15% increase in volumes and a 21% rise in values compared to December 2023, as per a Grant Thornton report. This uptrend was primarily driven by robust private equity (PE) activity, highlighted by two billion-dollar investments totaling $3.6 billion. Factors such as favorable macroeconomic conditions, expectations of policy continuity, and potential foreign inflows contributed to the positive dealmaking environment.