- Apple (AAPL) is in discussions with key Indian banks and global card networks in preparation to start Apple Pay in the world’s most populous country, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
- The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd. (IBN), HDFC Bank Ltd. (HDB). and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India around the middle of 2026, the report said. The timeline remains fluid, but the talks indicate an approaching launch.
Apple prepares Apple Pay launch in India, engaging ICICI, HDFC, and Axis banks – report
