Apple Pay to make India entry, engages leading banks, card networks
Apple is preparing to introduce its digital payment service — Apple Pay — in India, as the company holds discussions with leading Indian banks and global card networks. According to a report, Apple is in talks with ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, and may roll out the service in the country by mid-2026. The company is also discussing its plans with payment networks Mastercard and Visa Inc.
India’s digital payments market is already crowded with major global players like Google Pay, Walmart-controlled PhonePe, and Amazon.com, alongside strong domestic competitors like Paytm.
