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Apple Pay Is Set To Finally Launch In India
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India starting with Axis Bank credit cards, aiming to ease card payments in a market dominated by the UPI system. The Reserve Bank of India's recent biometric authentication approval for card payments supports this move, but broader adoption depends on commercial agreements with major banks like HDFC and ICICI.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 11 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.
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India's card payment market is opening up through regulatory change, creating a chance for fintech startups to partner with banks bypassing UPI dominance. You can now target new users who want fast, biometric-secured card payments on iPhone without friction.
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11 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026
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