This application discloses a method for indicating PDSCH receiving information, a data receiving method, and an apparatus. According to this application, a network device generates first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate physical downlink shared channel PDSCH receiving information, and the PDSCH receiving information includes information identical to physical downlink control channel PDCCH receiving information; and the network device transmits the first indication information over a PDCCH. This application can be used to improve efficiency of indicating PDSCH receiving information, thereby improving PDSCH receiving performance.