Venture investments halve in Apr to $2.7 bn as rupee depreciation weighs on sentiment

Venture capital and private equity investments in April saw a sharp decline. Funds invested $2.7 billion across 38 deals. This marks a significant drop compared to previous periods. Rupee depreciation and geopolitical tensions impacted investor sentiment. Real estate, financial services, and technology sectors received the most funding. Fundraising also reached a low for the year.