SynopsisThere have been 25 deals worth $980 million this year until August 6, according to data from Venture Intelligence. The deal value so far this year has already surpassed $624 million recorded from 33 M&A transactions in whole of 2025 and $232 million from eight deals in 2024.Mergers and acquisitions related to artificial intelligence startups have seen a multi-fold increase in India in the last two years, as companies seek to speed up product development, access data and acquire talent that is scarce. In some cases, companies that were struggling to raise funds became the acquisition targets for stronger rivals, said investors and startup executives.There have been 25 deals worth $980 million this year until AugustNow Playing
AI M&As are through the roof this year with deals nearing $1-billion mark - The Economic Times
There have been 25 deals worth $980 million this year until August 6, according to data from Venture Intelligence. The deal value so far this year has already surpassed $624 million recorded from 33 M&A transactions in whole of 2025 and $232 million from eight deals in 2024.
India's AI M&A deals totaled $980M through August 2026—exceeding 2025's full-year $624M. Acquirers are consolidating engineering talent and data assets to accelerate product development amid intense competition for AI market share.







