New Delhi: Global private equity (PE) investment hit $1.5 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025, despite a slowdown in deal activity, a report said on Tuesday.

Regarding India's PE landscape, the report from global consultancy KPMG said that the country remains a highly attractive destination for global investors, underpinned by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, favourable demographics, and rising domestic consumption.

The global PE deal volume has positioned itself for a potential four-year high if momentum continues into Q4, KPMG noted.

The buoyant investment is notable given the significant decline in deal volume -- from 15,083 deals in the first three quarters of 2024 to 13,574 in the first three quarters of 2025, the report noted.

In Q3 2025, total deal value reached $537

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