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Apple Prepares to Bring Apple Pay to India
Apple // January 21, 2026

Apple is reportedly working on bringing Apple Pay to India sometime this year. 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....

Walmart’s PhonePe Gets Regulatory OK for Indian IPO
IPO // January 20, 2026

PhonePe, India’s largest digital payments company, is reportedly closer to going 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...

India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
artificial intelligence // 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...

Apple and Samsung Oppose India’s Smartphone Source Code-Sharing Rule
Cybersecurity // January 11, 2026

India wants smartphone makers to share their source code with its government. 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...

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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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Anthropic Pushes Into India With Airline and Startup Pacts

February 16, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has opened its first office 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Apple Prepares to Bring Apple Pay to India

January 21, 2026
Apple is reportedly working on bringing Apple Pay to India sometime this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Walmart’s PhonePe Gets Regulatory OK for Indian IPO

January 20, 2026
PhonePe, India’s largest digital payments company, is reportedly closer to going public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Apple and Samsung Oppose India’s Smartphone Source Code-Sharing Rule

January 11, 2026
India wants smartphone makers to share their source code with its government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...