New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Global dealmaking activity is surging as companies use "dream deals" to gain new technology and grow their market size. The Goldman Sachs 2026 Global M&A Outlook report shows that global M&A volumes increased by 40 per cent year-over-year. A major part of this growth comes from the largest transactions, as mega M&A deals worth over USD 10 billion rose by 128 per cent. This surge follows a period of market changes where central banks cut interest rates and policy rules became clearer.

Artificial intelligence is now a primary force driving these transactions across every sector of the economy. Many companies are choosing to buy technology firms rather than building their own systems to save time. This shift is creatin...