India’s real estate deal value fell 63% in Jan–Mar 2026 to $763 million, even as transaction count stayed relatively steady at 32. The drop was driven by fewer large, high-value deals, with private equity and M&A activity also weakening. Analysts point to a value squeeze despite maintained volume, highlighting a tougher funding and acquisition environment.
Patanjali Ayurveda is stepping into insurance, acquiring a majority stake in Magma General Insurance as part of a INR 4,500 crore deal alongside the Adar Poonawalla-backed DS Group. The move follows Patanjali’s past disruptions in FMCG and its turnaround of Ruchi Soya into Patanjali Foods. The big question: can the same playbook work in insurance?
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Indian consumer sector investment fell in FY26, but the number of deals rose sharply. Investors appear to be moving away from large, single-shot bets toward smaller, diversified investments with tighter operational discipline. Mega deals are largely missing, yet early-stage funding is holding up as companies prioritize filling capability and market gaps instead of chasing only rapid scale.
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