At launch, Apple Pay is available for Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards. Users can add eligible cards to Apple Wallet and use them at participating merchants across India and at locations accepting NFC contactless transactions

4G smartphone shipments in India are expected to grow 3 per cent YoY in 2026 despite a decline in the overall market, with 4G market share rising to 13 per cent in 2026 from 11 per cent in 2025