Apple may debut payment service in India this year- report

Apple is reportedly holding discussions with Indian banks and international card networks to launch its payment service in the country. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are among the lenders involved in the talks, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the iPhone maker is targeting the launch of Apple Pay around the middle of 2026. The schedule may change, but the talks indicate preparations are underway. Apple is also in conversations with Mastercard an ...