India's Map Revolution Starts Here

In an era where global tech giants dominate our digital navigation, one Indian company has quietly built a smarter, safer, and more sovereign alternative – right at home.

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MapmyIndia, the pioneer of indigenous mapping technology, is not just holding its ground; it's rewriting the rules of the game.

From powering real-time traffic systems to integrating AI-driven safety alerts, MapmyIndia has emerged as a global player with Swadeshi roots. Now, the company has reached out to Perplexity to explore a new-age partnership that could merge India's mapping intelligence with generative AI innovation.

In this candid conversation, Rakesh Verma, Founder, Chairman and MD, MapmyIndia, opens up about the company's journey from the pre-GPS era to AI-powered 4D maps, the fight against digital monopolies, and why the future of navigation must have an Indian voice.

MapmyIndia and Mappls have seen a surge in downloads recently. What's fueling this renewed wave of user interest?

The response has been phenomenal – we've seen growth up to twenty times what it was earlier. Users are engaging, sharing feedback, and helping us evolve. Every product improves with experience, and we're grateful that Indians are discovering the quality of a homegrown innovation built for them.

You've said MapmyIndia is “better in many ways” than its global counterparts. What are those ways?