Apple Pay Arrives in India as UPI Merchants Debate Fees

Apple Pay is now live in India, giving eligible Apple device users a way to pay in stores, apps and on the web. The launch adds another tap-to-pay option to a market where digital payments are already everyday plumbing; the practical test will be how smoothly it works for shoppers and merchants.

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The planned October 2 “No UPI Day” protest has been called off. Retailer groups withdrew the action after meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss concerns...