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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...

Mistral CEO Bets on Open-Source and Local AI
Artificial Intelligence // February 18, 2026

Mistral co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch said the battle for artificial intelligence primacy has nothing to do with geography. 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...

Anthropic Pushes Into India With Airline and Startup Pacts
artificial intelligence // 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...

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....

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
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 to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

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...

Mistral CEO Bets on Open-Source and Local AI

February 18, 2026
Mistral co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch said the battle for artificial intelligence primacy has nothing to do with geography. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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...