
Apple Pay Set to Launch in India With Axis Bank Partnership
Apple Pay is set to launch in India with Axis Bank as its first banking partner, bringing Apple’s payments service to a market dominated by UPI.
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Apple Pay is set to launch in India with Axis Bank as its first banking partner, bringing Apple’s payments service to a market dominated by UPI.

India will introduce a 0.4% merchant fee on select UPI payments over ₹2,000 starting October 15, while consumers and most smaller transactions will remain free.

Walmart will begin accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay and other tap-to-pay methods Aug. 24, with nationwide U.S. store coverage planned by year-end.

Ramp launches Router, an AI model routing service that lets U.S. users switch models, track token costs, and optimise inference through a single API.

Navi has raised $100 million from Prosus in its first institutional funding round as the Sachin Bansal-founded fintech prepares for a potential IPO in India.

India has introduced legislation that could allow merchant charges on some UPI transactions, creating a potential new revenue model for the country’s digital payments network.

AI fintech startup Natural has raised $30 million in Series A funding to develop payment infrastructure that enables autonomous AI agents to send, receive and manage payments without human…

Two newly registered ETFs are designed to exclude companies associated with Elon Musk, including Tesla and SpaceX, offering investors an alternative strategy.

Revolut has started offering its financial services to thousands of users in India ahead of a wider rollout, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy in one of the world’s…

General Catalyst has led a $63 million funding round in an Indian travel payments company, highlighting growing investor confidence in travel fintech and digital payment solutions.

PayPal says it is becoming a technology company again by investing heavily in AI, automation, and smarter digital payment experiences.

Salmon raises $100M in equity and debt to expand digital credit services for underbanked Filipinos, aiming to improve financial inclusion.
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