In 1995, Rakesh and Rashmi Verma returned to India from the US with a vision to revolutionize digital mapping in their homeland. Their pioneering initiative led to the establishment of MapmyIndia, India’s first interactive mapping portal. Now, after 20 years of dedicated service in the mapping space, Rohan Verma, CEO and MD of MapmyIndia, reflects on the company’s journey and its unique contributions to the digital mapping industry.
“MapmyIndia is a relatively lesser-known company amidst global giants, but our commitment to accuracy and quality sets us apart,” Rohan Verma emphasized. He cautioned users about the pitfalls of relying on maps with inaccuracies, stressing the art and science behind map-making. “The accuracy and quality of maps are critical. I’d caution people to assess the quality and reliability of maps by exploring familiar areas. If errors, such as incorrectly marked places, are noticed, it should serve as a reminder not to depend on such maps. Personally, I have reviewed maps from various global and local providers and found numerous inaccuracies. This reinforces my belief that the intricate art and science of map-making is more challenging than many may imagine or claim,” he said.
MapmyIndia’s focus on innovation has been unwavering. “We have continually pushed the boundaries of technology,” Verma stated proudly. The company boasts cutting-edge features like 4D HD maps, 360 RealViews, and 3D drone-based maps, catering specifically to Indian consumers and enterprises. “What’s exciting about Mappls MapmyIndia, as a home-grown indigenous deep tech digital products and platforms company, is that not just did we pioneer digital mapping in India since 1995, when there were no other digital maps available for the country, but back then, and even now, we’ve always built the most cutting-edge tech to build the most capable maps and empower our customers, users and developers with the most comprehensive and advanced solutions,” stated Rohan Verma.
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Despite global and local competition entering the market, MapmyIndia has maintained its leadership by prioritizing customer needs and technological advancements. “Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and advanced mapping solutions,” Verma added. To further democratize access to their technology, MapmyIndia offers APIs that empower developers to integrate their maps into various applications. “Tens of thousands of developers and millions of users benefit daily from our solutions,” Verma highlighted.
The MapmyIndia app, available to consumers, has garnered widespread acclaim for its reliability and user-friendly interface, says its CEO. “In one sense, the quality and capability of Mappls MapmyIndia is proven to be better and more useful and valuable through our free consumer Mappls MapmyIndia app, which has gotten love from millions of consumers who are able to navigate safer and better,” Verma shared, highlighting the app’s popularity.
