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Rahul Mody, Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Ambit, attributes the surge in deal activity to four drivers. First, a temporary correction in valuations earlier this year, triggered by global tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions—helped bridge the expectation gap between buyers and sellers. “While markets have since rebounded, the correction made it easier for both parties to agree on pricing, which is often the most difficult part of closing a deal,” Mody explained.