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Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

BBC Business Sunday 24 May 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read
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Indian billionaires have been actively acquiring foreign companies, spending $18 billion on global buyouts in 2025. This trend is continuing, with the value of these deals projected to exceed $15 billion in the first half of 2026. The acquisitions are occurring as economic growth within India has begun to slow.

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.
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