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Anthropic, Google and OpenAI Bet Big on India
artificial intelligence // March 12, 2026

Silicon Valley’s leading artificial intelligence companies are rapidly expanding their presence in India as they compete for access to what may be the world’s most important growth market for AI outside China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

India’s PhonePe Aims For $10.5 Billion Valuation in IPO
IPO // March 04, 2026

Indian payments platform PhonePe reportedly hopes to go public at a valuation of $9 billion to $10.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Apple in Talks to Bring Digital Wallet to India
Apple // February 26, 2026

Apple is reportedly talking with banks and card networks to launch Apple Pay in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

PayPal Ventures Helps X-Border Payment Firm Xflow Raise $16 Million
Fintech Investments // February 24, 2026

India-based cross-border payments company Xflow raised $16.6 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment

January 19, 2026
With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one. The rest of the world — especially the Middle East — is taking notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article […]

Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart

December 13, 2024
It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Navigating AI Compliance: How Global Banks Balance Innovation and Regulation

October 16, 2024
This week in artificial intelligence regulation finds China, India and the global banking sector grappling with the need for comprehensive AI regulation as the influence of technology grows. Experts emphasize...

Real-Time Payments Put Spotlight on Small Businesses as New Year Begins

January 09, 2024
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Quick Reads
Walmart’s PhonePe Says War Has Halted IPO Plans

March 16, 2026
Indian digital payments provider PhonePe has paused its plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

India’s PhonePe Aims For $10.5 Billion Valuation in IPO

March 04, 2026
Indian payments platform PhonePe reportedly hopes to go public at a valuation of $9 billion to $10.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Apple in Talks to Bring Digital Wallet to India

February 26, 2026
Apple is reportedly talking with banks and card networks to launch Apple Pay in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Ventures Helps X-Border Payment Firm Xflow Raise $16 Million

February 24, 2026
India-based cross-border payments company Xflow raised $16.6 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...