India, Jan. 22 -- Apple is reportedly preparing to bring its digital payments service, Apple Pay, to India before the end of 2026. The service, which already operates in 89 markets worldwide, allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to make tap-to-pay transactions at supported points of sale. Reports indicate that Apple is currently awaiting regulatory approval before initiating its rollout in the country.

According to sources cited by Business Standard, Apple is working with banks, regulators and card networks to ensure compliance ahead of the launch. The initial focus will be on card-based contactless payments, while integration with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is expected to come later due to regulatory complexities. Apple is ...