Apple Launches iPhone 18 in India as Apple Pay Plans Rollout

Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in India on September 18, 2026, drawing long queues at Apple Stores and buyers spending lakhs. The launch coincides with reports that Apple Pay is eyeing an India rollout with Axis Bank. Meanwhile, a boardroom clash at Tata Group has rocked India's most storied conglomerate. Other headlines mention India's clean energy boom halting coal power growth and a hydrogen train running far below capacity.