Private credit deals drop 61 pc to USD 3.5 bn in H1 2026: Report

Private credit deployments saw a sharp 61 percent drop in early 2026. This decline occurred amid a volatile macro economic environment and shifting fund dynamics. Domestic funds led nearly three-fourths of the deployments during this period. Real estate remained a favored investment sector for private credit funds. Regulatory changes and bank credit growth also influenced private credit volumes.