Apple Pay in India? iPhone maker in talks with banks to onboard UPI
Apple Inc. is in discussions with key banks and card networks in preparation to start Apple Pay in India, that too on UPI.
The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India around the middle of 2026, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The timeline remains fluid, but the talks indicate an approaching launch.
