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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 12 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Indian Banks Report 10% to 50% Productivity Gains as AI Reshapes Operations

A growing number of Indian banks are reporting sharp efficiency gains from artificial intelligence-led initiatives, with improvements spanning productivity, turnaround time and cost control. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank are among the lenders citing measurable operational benefits as AI moves from pilot projects into core banking workflows.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Indian Banks Report Sharp Productivity Gains as AI Cuts Costs and Turnaround Times

Indian banks are reporting measurable gains from artificial intelligence-led initiatives, with improvements spanning productivity, customer service and operating efficiency. Kotak Mahindra Bank says it has lifted corporate servicing volumes by 20% to 30% without adding staff, while HDFC Bank has cut service delivery turnaround times by 30% and Axis Bank is using AI to streamline customer experience and internal operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Indian Banks Report 10% to 50% Efficiency Gains as AI Reshapes Service, Costs and Turnaround Times

A growing number of Indian banks are reporting measurable productivity and cost gains from artificial intelligence-led initiatives, underscoring how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to core operations. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank are among the lenders citing faster servicing, improved customer experience and lower turnaround times as AI adoption deepens across the sector.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Indian Banks Report 10% to 50% Productivity Gains as AI Reshapes Operations

Several Indian banks are reporting material efficiency gains from artificial intelligence-led initiatives, with improvements spanning productivity, turnaround time and operating costs. Kotak Mahindra Bank says AI has helped it handle 20% to 30% more corporate servicing volume with the same workforce, while HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are also seeing faster service delivery and stronger customer experience outcomes.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Brace for Fee Income Squeeze as Insurance Payout Curbs Loom

Indian banks are preparing for a hit to fee income as proposed insurance distribution rules threaten to curb bancassurance payouts, a lucrative source of non-interest revenue. Central Bank of India expects a 33% decline in bancassurance fees, while Canara Bank sees a ₹145-crore impact and larger lenders are still assessing the damage.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance22 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Banks Brace for Fee Pressure as Insurance Payout Curbs Loom

Indian banks are preparing for a meaningful hit to fee income as proposed insurance regulations threaten to reduce bancassurance commissions and related payouts. Central Bank of India expects a 33% decline in bancassurance fees, Canara Bank sees a ₹145-crore impact, while Axis Bank is leaning on higher volumes and alternate revenue streams to soften the blow.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Axis Bank’s Freecharge Wins RBI In-Principle Nod to Operate as Payment Aggregator

Axis Bank’s digital payments arm Freecharge has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator under the PA-O1 and PA-P1 categories, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the platform. The approval positions Freecharge to expand its payments business from FY27, as Axis Bank deepens its push into digital transactions amid strong UPI growth and near-complete digitisation of its financial transaction base.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Brace for Fee Pressure as Insurance Payout Curbs Loom

Indian banks are preparing for a hit to fee income as proposed insurance distribution rules threaten bancassurance revenues, a business line that has become increasingly important to non-interest earnings. Central Bank of India expects a 33% decline in bancassurance fees, while Canara Bank sees a ₹145-crore impact and Axis Bank is looking to offset the pressure through higher volumes and alternate income streams.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Axis Bank Extends Weekly Gains as Investors Reprice Banking Risk

Axis Bank shares are drawing fresh attention in early trade as the lender’s recent weekly gains reflect a broader reassessment of India’s banking sector and the market’s appetite for large private lenders. The move comes amid a macro backdrop shaped by expectations around monetary policy, credit growth, and the durability of bank earnings. Investors are watching whether the stock can sustain momentum after a strong run, even as valuation discipline remains central to the outlook.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a secure, private payment option that does not require PINs or OTPs for each transaction, marking a notable expansion in India’s digital payments landscape.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 09:11 AM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Its Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader shift in banking as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure create new financing opportunities, even as lenders weigh execution, concentration and policy risks.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Credit Cards, Expanding Contactless Payments

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to add Visa and Mastercard cards to Apple’s digital wallet for contactless payments. The rollout broadens the country’s fast-growing digital payments market by giving consumers a secure, private alternative that does not require PINs or one-time passwords for in-store transactions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 08:05 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to sharply expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with its exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years, according to the breaking development. The move reflects rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and the growing appetite among lenders for financing digital assets that sit at the heart of India’s technology build-out.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 10:39 PM IST

Apple Pay Set for India Debut Next Month With Axis Bank Cards, Report Says

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The rollout would mark a significant step into one of the world’s most competitive digital payments markets, with discussions also under way with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to broaden access.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Reshapes Lending

Axis Bank is preparing to expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years as artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive demand for large-scale digital infrastructure. The move underscores how banks are increasingly treating data centres as a strategic financing opportunity, even as the sector brings long-duration risks, execution complexity and policy dependence.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Apple Pay Set for India Debut Next Month With Axis Bank Credit Cards: Report

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 03:09 PM IST

Apple Pay Set for India Debut Next Month With Axis Bank Cards, Report Says

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The move would place Apple more directly inside India’s fast-growing digital payments market, with discussions also under way with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to broaden access.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Axis Bank Shares in Focus After Q2 Business Update Shows 23% Rise in Gross Advances to Rs 13.8 Lakh Crore

Axis Bank drew market attention on Friday after its second-quarter business update showed robust loan growth and healthy deposit accretion, reinforcing the lender’s position among India’s largest private-sector banks. Gross advances rose 22.7% year-on-year to Rs 13.846 lakh crore, while total deposits increased 20.7% to Rs 14.521 lakh crore, alongside disclosure of FCNR(B) mobilisation and a senior management resignation.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 12:34 PM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards through Apple’s wallet ecosystem. The rollout adds a new premium layer to India’s fast-evolving digital payments market, with a security model that does not require PINs or OTPs for every transaction.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 05:57 AM IST

Axis Bank Advances Jump 22.7% to Rs 13.85 Lakh Crore as Deposits Rise 20.7% in Q2

Axis Bank reported robust balance-sheet expansion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with gross advances rising 22.7% year-on-year to Rs 13.846 lakh crore and deposits increasing 20.7% to Rs 14.521 lakh crore. The lender also said CASA deposits grew 10.6%, while FCNR(B) inflows played a meaningful role in shaping both deposit and loan growth.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Surges

Axis Bank is preparing to sharply expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore within three years, according to the context provided. The move reflects how the artificial intelligence boom is reshaping bank financing, even as lenders weigh long-tenor infrastructure risk, power constraints and execution challenges.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:59 PM IST

Jim Leitner’s 7 Investing Lessons Point to a Harder, Smarter Market Mindset

Jim Leitner’s investing framework is a reminder that markets reward humility as much as conviction. His core message is simple but demanding: investors must stay open to new ideas, question assumptions, and accept that even seasoned participants can be wrong when conditions change. In a period of shifting macro signals and policy uncertainty, that discipline matters more than ever.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:28 PM IST

Axis Bank Plans Nationwide Customer Outreach to Mark World Tourism Day

Axis Bank is preparing a large-scale customer engagement initiative across India to coincide with World Tourism Day, with a particular focus on Goa’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem. The programme is expected to reach more than 5,000 customers and recognise about 1,000 entrepreneurs, underscoring the lender’s effort to deepen ties with consumer and business segments linked to travel-led growth.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure projected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years, according to the latest market context. The move reflects a broader banking shift toward financing the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services, even as lenders weigh concentration risk, long project tenors and execution challenges.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM IST

Axis Bank Plans to Double Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Reshapes Lending

Axis Bank is preparing to substantially expand its financing to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from about Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader shift in bank lending as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure create a new class of capital-intensive borrowers. The expansion comes as the government supports data centre growth through enabling policy measures, but the sector still carries execution, power and concentration risks that lenders will need to manage carefully.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a new layer of convenience and privacy to India’s fast-evolving digital payments market, where consumers already rely heavily on UPI and card-based transactions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank Credit Cards, Expanding Contactless Payments

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card holders to make contactless payments through Apple devices. The launch adds a new layer of secure, tokenised checkout options to India’s fast-growing digital payments market, where convenience and fraud reduction remain central consumer priorities.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM IST

Axis Bank Prepares Major Customer-Connect Drive for World Tourism Day

Axis Bank is preparing a large-scale customer engagement initiative across India to mark World Tourism Day, with a particular spotlight on Goa’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem. The programme is expected to reach more than 5,000 customers and recognise about 1,000 entrepreneurs, underscoring the lender’s push to deepen ties with consumer and small-business segments tied to travel-led growth.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially entered the Indian market, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards. The launch adds a new premium layer to India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem, with Apple emphasizing security, privacy and the elimination of PIN or OTP requirements for supported transactions.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

Telangana Seeks Revenue Lift Through Resource Mobilisation and Tourism Expansion

Telangana is sharpening its fiscal strategy around stronger resource mobilisation and a more aggressive tourism push, signalling an effort to widen the state’s revenue base without relying solely on conventional tax growth. The approach reflects a broader policy shift toward monetising assets, improving collections, and converting tourism potential into a durable economic engine.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM IST

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Its Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader banking push into infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital storage, as lenders look for new growth avenues in a fast-scaling market. The opportunity is being reinforced by supportive government policy and rising demand for large-scale computing capacity, but it also brings execution risks, including project concentration, technology obsolescence and the capital-intensive nature of the sector.

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Startups & Venture Capital03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

TakeMe2Space, SatLeo Labs and EON Space Labs Send Payloads Into Orbit on SpaceX Falcon 9

Three Indian spacetech startups have advanced from terrestrial development to orbital testing after launching payloads aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission. The flight marks a notable milestone for India’s venture-backed space sector, which is increasingly focused on AI-enabled computing, Earth observation and in-orbit validation of commercial technologies.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a secure, private payment option that does not require PINs or OTPs, marking a notable expansion in India’s digital payments landscape.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:53 PM IST)

Apple Pay set for India launch next month with Axis Bank cards: Report

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The move would place Apple more directly inside India’s fast-growing digital payments market, with discussions also underway with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to broaden access.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (10:31 AM IST)

Lata Mangeshkar at 97: A Quiz That Reopens the Story of India’s Most Enduring Voice

On what would have been Lata Mangeshkar’s 97th birthday, a quiz framed around her life and career serves as a reminder of the scale of her cultural legacy. Beyond the familiar reverence, her story remains central to understanding the evolution of Indian film music, public memory, and the making of a national icon.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:45 AM IST)

Proposed 0.4% UPI MDR Could Recover Rs 15,000 Crore in First Year, Says NPCI Chief

A proposed merchant discount rate of 0.4% on UPI transactions could generate as much as Rs 15,000 crore in the first year, according to NPCI chief Dilip Asbe, reviving debate over how India should fund the rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem. The proposal comes as policymakers weigh the long-term economics of UPI, which has scaled dramatically on the back of zero-cost consumer adoption and heavy government support.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:14 AM IST)

Axis Bank Prepares Major Customer Outreach Drive for World Tourism Day

Axis Bank is preparing a large-scale customer engagement initiative across India to mark World Tourism Day, with a particular focus on tourism and hospitality in Goa. The programme is expected to reach more than 5,000 customers and recognise about 1,000 entrepreneurs, underscoring the bank’s effort to deepen ties with travel-linked businesses and consumer segments.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (05:31 AM IST)

How Borrowers Can Cut Personal Loan EMI Pressure Over Time

As household budgets tighten and borrowing costs remain a concern, borrowers are increasingly looking for practical ways to reduce the monthly strain of personal loan EMIs without worsening the overall cost of credit. Financial planners say the most effective approach is not a single fix, but a disciplined mix of choosing the right tenure, making selective prepayments, curbing fresh borrowing and using EMI calculators to test repayment scenarios before committing.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:29 AM IST)

Karnataka unveils green push for 1 GW data centre build-out by 2031

Karnataka has set out a new Sustainable Data Centre Policy for 2026–2031 that aims to lift the state’s cumulative data centre capacity to 1 GW by 2031 while steering the sector toward cleaner power and lower water stress. The policy is designed to position the state as a preferred destination for digital infrastructure even as regulators and operators confront rising concerns over energy use, emissions and resource intensity.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (03:26 AM IST)

Axis Bank Sees Data Centre Lending Doubling as AI Demand Reshapes Credit

Axis Bank is preparing to expand its exposure to India’s fast-growing data centre sector, with lending expected to double from the current Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years, according to the business outlook described in the breaking story. The move reflects how the artificial intelligence boom is pushing banks to finance large-scale digital infrastructure, even as the sector’s capital intensity, execution risk and power requirements create a more complex credit profile.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (02:23 AM IST)

Axis Bank Plans to Double Its Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader banking push into infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the country’s rising digital capacity needs. Government support for the sector is also helping improve the financing outlook, though lenders still face execution, concentration and technology risks.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:23 AM IST)

Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments through Visa and Mastercard credentials on Apple devices. The launch expands the country’s digital payments landscape with a secure, private checkout option that does not require PINs or one-time passwords for each transaction.

5 min readRead →

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:02 AM IST)

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The launch adds a high-security, tokenized payment option to India’s fast-evolving digital commerce landscape, with transactions designed to work without PINs or one-time passwords.

5 min readRead →

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:02 AM IST)

Apple Pay Set for India Debut Next Month With Axis Bank Cards: Report

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The rollout would mark a significant step into one of the world’s most competitive digital payments markets, with talks also underway with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to broaden access.

4 min readRead →

Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (07:26 PM IST)

Axis Bank Plans to Double Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Reshapes Lending

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader shift in bank financing as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure drive demand for large-scale computing capacity. Government support and sector-friendly policy are adding momentum, even as lenders weigh concentration risk, execution challenges and the capital intensity of the asset class.

4 min readRead →

Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (05:39 PM IST)

Axis Bank Seeks to Double Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Reshapes Lending

Axis Bank is preparing to sharply expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from about Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader shift in banking as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure create a new class of large-ticket financing opportunities, even as lenders must navigate execution, power and concentration risks.

5 min readRead →

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:55 PM IST)

Apple Pay Poised for India Debut Next Month With Axis Bank Credit Cards: Report

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The rollout would mark a significant step into one of the world’s most competitive digital payments markets, with talks also underway with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to broaden access.

5 min readRead →

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:29 PM IST)

Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The launch expands the country’s digital payments landscape with a privacy-focused option that removes the need for PINs or one-time passwords at the point of sale. For Indian consumers, it adds a new layer of convenience to an already fast-evolving mobile payments market.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:09 PM IST)

Apple Pay Set for India Debut Next Month with Axis Bank Credit Cards: Report

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, beginning with integration for Axis Bank credit cards, according to a report. The move would place the iPhone maker inside one of the world’s most competitive digital payments markets, with talks also under way to broaden support through HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:06 PM IST)

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Credit Cards, Expanding Contactless Payments

Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to add eligible Visa and Mastercard cards and pay contactlessly through Apple devices. The launch broadens the country’s digital payments landscape by offering a private, secure checkout flow that does not require PINs or one-time passwords for every transaction.

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