M&A activity drops 17 pc to $50 billion in January-June 2025

Mergers and acquisitions experienced a 17% decrease, totaling USD 50 billion in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year. Despite global economic challenges, deal value saw a slight increase from the latter half of 2024. Investors are now favoring fewer, larger, and more strategic deals, with the power sector, particularly renewable energy, leading the activity.