{
  "id": 11094300,
  "title": "Apple Pay finally launches in India; DBS Foundation’s Karen Ngui on uplifting communities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/apple-pay-finally-launches-in-india-dbs-foundations-karen-ngui-on",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:08:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/10/apple-pay-finally-launches-in-india-simple-energy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple Pay officially goes live in India, marking a significant milestone for the mobile payments service. Apple has partnered with Axis Bank to extend its coverage of credit card payments in India, initially supporting Visa and Mastercard networks. While Apple Pay does not yet integrate with India’s digital payments system, UPI, nor RuPay cards, the service aims to enhance security by ensuring card details remain encrypted and isolated from merchants during transactions.\n\nMeanwhile, impactful initiatives continue to unfold as DBS Foundation, led by Karen Ngui, expands its reach in India. The foundation has pledged SGD 1 billion over a decade to uplift vulnerable communities through programs focused on education, financial literacy, and skill development. In India, DBS Foundation collaborates closely with local partners to co-create impactful solutions tailored to specific community needs.",
  "summary": "Apple has launched its mobile payments service, Apple Pay, in India after years of waiting. The rollout gives iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users a new way to make contactless payments at stores and online.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple Pay launches in India, partnering with Axis Bank",
    "DBS Foundation pledges SGD 1 billion for community upliftment",
    "India's DBS Foundation focuses on education and skill development"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The launch of Apple Pay in India, initially through a partnership with Axis Bank, enhances payment security for users, while DBS Foundation's SGD 1 billion pledge aims to uplift vulnerable communities through targeted programs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Apple launches payment service across India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/apple-launches-payment-service-across-india",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:27:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "EaseMyTrip adds Apple Pay as India launch expands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/easemytrip-adds-apple-pay-as-india-launch-expands",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:59:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}