New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Cross-border M&A activity is likely to remain strong in 2H 2026, with technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), energy and supply-chain security emerging as key drivers, as per a report by JPMorgan.

According to the report, cross-border deal activity surged 63 per cent YoY to USD 820 billion in 1H 2026, accounting for 26 per cent of total M&A volume. The activity was concentrated in larger deals, with 17 of the 48 mega-deals being cross-border and contributing 37 per cent of total cross-border volume.

"Momentum is being driven by strategically critical sectors, specifically technology, financials, energy and power," it noted.

The report further highlighted that US and UK remain key cross-border M&A corri...