India’s deal activity surges 14 pc in Feb to register 3-year high. February saw 226 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals worth $7.2 billion. The month’s top deal was ONGC NTPC Green Pvt. Ltd’s acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd for $2.3 billion. Despite global economic uncertainties, including declining foreign investments in Indian public markets, India’s deal landscape demonstrated resilience, driven by robust domestic demand, a report said. The data was compiled by Grant Thornton Bharat and is based on data from January to February 2024. The report mentioned that February was the highest monthly deal volume since May 2022 and the fourth consecutive month of increasing deal volumes and values since November 2024, the report mentioned. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.