India, July 16 -- India's technology investment landscape experienced a significant contraction in the second quarter of 2025, recording 60 transactions worth USD 460 million-a 34% drop in volume and a sharp 79% decline in deal value compared to the previous quarter, according to the Grant Thornton Bharat Q2 2025 Technology Dealtracker. The downturn reflects growing investor caution amid macroeconomic uncertainties and a marked shift in capital deployment strategies, favouring smaller, targeted deals over large-ticket transactions.

Excluding public market activities, the technology sector saw 58 deals amounting to USD 434 million, reflecting a 35% decrease in volumes and a 61% drop in value quarter-on-quarter. Similarly, private equity (...