Adyen positions payments as growth infrastructure for Indian retailers expanding globally

At GFF 2026, Adyen said enterprise payments are moving beyond checkout to become core infrastructure, helping Indian brands embed seamless payment journeys and offer local payment options in international markets.

— Source publishedFri, 18 Sept, 2026, 13:09 IST·First seen Fri, 18 Sept, 2026, 13:20 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Adyen says payments are becoming core infrastructure for enterprise growth in India, with a focus on helping Indian brands offer local payment experiences

Key facts

  • 2026

What changed

Adyen says payments are becoming core infrastructure for enterprise growth in India, with a focus on helping Indian brands offer local payment experiences internationally and embedding seamless payments across customer journeys.

Why this matters

Indian retailers expanding overseas should treat payments as a growth capability, prioritizing embedded checkout and local payment methods to reduce friction across markets.

What to watch

  • New Adyen India merchant wins among large retail groups or digitally native brands with international expansion plans.
  • Launches or partnerships supporting local payment methods in GCC, Southeast Asia and other priority outbound markets.
  • Reported improvements in authorization rates, cross-border conversion or fraud losses for Indian merchants.
  • RBI, data-localization, FX or cross-border payment regulatory changes affecting global acquiring models.
  • Evidence of retailers consolidating PSPs or adopting payment orchestration across stores, apps and web.