From build to buy: Indian startups chase scale through overseas acquisitions
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byPriyamvada C, Mansi Verma
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM

In 2025, companies pursued 26 outbound deals worth $1.1 billion, the highest on record, while domestic acquisitions touched a three-year high of $4.1 billion across 137 transactions, data from Venture Intelligence showed.
Mumbai: Established Indian startups are gearing up for large cross-border acquisitions, as they look beyond domestic markets to drive growth, diversify revenue and justify valuations secured in priva… [+6440 chars]
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