India’s consumer sector sees funding dip but deal activity surges in FY26
Published on: April 20, 2026, 1:19 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Indian consumer sector investment declined in FY26. Investors are now favoring smaller, diversified deals over large bets. Deal volume, however, increased significantly. This indicates a market shift towards sustainable growth and operational discipline. Mega deals are absent, but early-stage funding shows resilience. Companies focus on filling gaps rather than just scaling up.
