Government delays Alipay+ integration over data security issues

The government has put on hold Alipay+'s proposal to integrate with India's payment infrastructure amid concerns over national security and customer data protection. The move marks the first instance of India raising objections to a financial sector proposal from a China-linked entity.

Authorities are examining how customer information would be stored and utilised under the proposed arrangement. The decision comes as India and China work to maintain stability along their shared border.