PE/VC exits in India hit record in August 2026
The PE/VC exits in India move
Private equity and venture capital investors exited investments worth USD 4.5 billion in India in August 2026, according to the EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC roundup. The total covered 41 exits, more than double the USD 1.9 billion recorded across 18 exits in August 2025.
August recorded the highest number of exits so far, while exit value was 129 per cent higher year-on-year. Open-market transactions dominated, with investors selling stakes worth USD 3.5 billion through the stock market across 23 transactions, accounting for 79 per cent of the total exit value.
What the market does
An exit is when an investor sells all or part of its stake in a company to realise returns on an earlier investment. In August, investors sold stakes through the stock market, while exits through PE-backed initial public offerings contributed another USD 512 million.
Parts of the domestic equity market, particularly small- and mid-cap stocks, went through a period of consolidation. EY said fundraising in India's stock markets remained robust, helping private equity and venture capital funds find buyers when they wanted to sell.
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EY also cited significant uninvested private capital, improving earnings visibility in several sectors and more realistic valuation expectations as factors narrowing differences between buyers and sellers.
What EY expects next
“PE/VC exits stood at US$4.5 billion across 41 exits in August 2026, 129% higher than in August 2025 (US$1.9 billion). August 2026 recorded highest number of exits so far,” Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services at EY, said in the report.
EY said deal activity could strengthen over the coming quarters, particularly for high-quality assets with strong growth fundamentals, while investors are likely to remain selective amid global uncertainties.
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