What Mappls does

Mappls (operated by C.E. Info Systems Ltd.) is an indigenous Indian digital mapping and geospatial technology company founded in 1995 and headquartered in New Delhi, publicly listed on Indian stock exchanges. The company builds proprietary map data, 4D time-space maps, HD maps for autonomous vehicles, the Mappls Pin 6-character digital address system, and 360-degree RealView panoramic imagery, alongside a comprehensive suite of APIs and SDKs covering search, geocoding, routing, navigation, real-time tracking, optimisation, and personalisation. Its technology stack includes the Skydnn geospatial AI platform (12+ pre-trained models, 300+ categories, applied over 1M+ kilometres of road data), the IndiGIS defence-grade GIS platform licensed from DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics under the Transfer of Technology program, the NCASE automotive mobility suite, the InTouch IoT cloud platform, and the mGIS AI-enabled geospatial analytics platform.

The company operates a multi-segment go-to-market combining a self-serve API/SDK motion (free developer tier at auth.mappls.com), direct enterprise sales for bespoke digital transformation solutions, OEM embedded partnerships with automotive manufacturers (Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India), and government/defence channels (ISRO, CBDT, NITI Aayog). Revenue is generated through recurring API/SDK subscriptions, enterprise solution contracts, hardware sales via the Mappls Gadgets e-commerce storefront, defence and government licensing (notably the DRDO-licensed IndiGIS), and data monetisation through geospatial analytics. Mappls serves more than 5,000 enterprises across automotive, government, BFSI, retail, logistics, food technology, fintech, and consumer segments, with global API coverage spanning 238 nations and offices in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore), San Francisco, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Seoul.

Name

Mappls

Legal name

C.E. Info Systems Ltd.

Website

https://about.mappls.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mappls (C.E. Info Systems Ltd.) is an indigenous Indian digital mapping and geospatial technology company building proprietary map data, APIs/SDKs, the Skydnn geospatial AI platform, the DRDO-licensed IndiGIS defence GIS, and the NCASE automotive suite. It serves over 5,000 enterprises across automotive, government, BFSI, fintech, retail, and logistics, with global API coverage across 238 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Mapping & Location Intelligence

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Mapping & Basemap Platforms (Tiles/SDKs) (BPAMANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC), Satellite Imagery & Monitoring Platforms (AFAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Digital mapping solutions
• Geospatial analytics software
• Location-based APIs
• IoT telematics platform
• Navigation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. API and SDK Licensing: Revenue from licensing proprietary mapping APIs, SDKs, and developer tools. Developers can start for free with limited usage and scale to paid tiers for higher usage volumes.
2. Enterprise Solutions: Bespoke end-to-end technology solutions for enterprise digital transformation across automotive, government, and BFSI verticals.
3. Hardware Sales: GPS-enabled IoT gadgets for vehicle tracking and fleet management sold through Mappls Gadgets e-commerce platform.
4. Defence and Government Contracts: Licensing and deployment of IndiGIS defence-grade GIS platform to Indian armed forces, defence organisations, and government agencies.
5. Data Monetisation: Monetisation of geo-demographic data, geospatial analytics, and location intelligence for business planning and market research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mappls provides comprehensive digital mapping, geospatial software, location APIs, IoT platforms, and navigation technologies. The company offers proprietary 4D map data for India, a suite of developer APIs and SDKs for maps, search, routing, and tracking across 238 nations, AI-enabled geospatial analytics platforms (Skydnn, mGIS), IoT and telematics solutions (InTouch, Workmate), the NCASE automotive suite for connected mobility, and the IndiGIS defence-grade GIS platform licensed from DRDO. It also operates a consumer super app and an IoT gadgets e-commerce store.

Product overview

Mappls, operated by C.E. Info Systems Ltd., is a comprehensive mapping, location intelligence, and IoT technology platform offering the world's most advanced digital maps, geospatial software, and location-based IoT technologies. The product portfolio spans multiple interconnected layers: (1) Core Map Infrastructure - Map Data (4D time and space maps), HD Maps (for autonomous vehicles), Metaverse 4D Maps, Mappls Pin (digital address system), and RealView (360° panoramic imagery); (2) Developer APIs & SDKs - Maps SDKs, Search & Geocoding APIs, Routes & Navigation APIs, Navigation SDK, Mobility & Tracking SDK, Global APIs (238 nations), Personalisation SDK, Optimisation APIs, GIS & Analytics APIs, Workmate APIs, RealView APIs, and NaviMaps SDK APIs; (3) AI & Analytics - Skydnn platform (AI data management and inference), Skydnn AI APIs (300+ ready-to-use computer vision models), Skydnn AI Solutions (FASAL agriculture, Video Analytics, ACiD government, NH48 highways, AI Driven BI), mGIS (AI-enabled geospatial analytics), Geospatial & Analytics platform, and Insight ABI platform; (4) IoT & Telematics - InTouch Platform (cloud IoT), IoT & Telematics Solutions, Workmate (workforce management), Hardware & Sensors; (5) Automotive - NCASE Automotive Suite (N-C.A.S.E mobility for PV/CV/EV) integrated in Mahindra and Maruti vehicles; (6) Government/Defence - MapmyIndia IndiGIS (indigenous defence-grade GIS from DRDO ToT); (7) Consumer - Mappls App, NaviMaps, Mappls Gadgets, School Bus Monitoring, Mappls Sanskriti; and (8) Specialised - DroneTech, RealVerse, Traffic AI. The platform serves over 5,000 enterprises across automotive, government, BFSI, retail, logistics, and consumer segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skydnn: AI-powered geospatial and location intelligence platform providing computer vision AI solutions for autonomous vehicles, urban planning, infrastructure management, and satellite imagery analysis.
• MapmyIndia IndiGIS
• mGIS
• NCASE
• Mappls Pin
• InTouch Platform
• Workmate
• RealView
• NaviMaps
• DroneTech
• HD Maps
• Metaverse 4D Maps

Products and services

• Skydnn Geospatial AI platform providing AI tools, data management, annotation workflows, AI model deployment, and visual quantification for developers, data scientists, and annotators building computer vision applications on street, satellite, and drone imagery.
• MapmyIndia IndiGIS Indigenous defence-grade Geographic Information System platform for mission planning, operations, monitoring, and analysis across defence and government use cases. Delivered through Desktop, Mobile, and Server components with OGC, CERT-In, and DCyA military deployability certifications.
• NCASE Automotive Suite Intelligent mobility platform for automotive OEMs providing Navigation and Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric (N-C.A.S.E) features across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles.
• HD Maps High precision 4D maps built through sensors, IoT devices, and latest technologies to power autonomous cars with high accuracy and continuous updates.
• InTouch Platform Powerful cloud IoT platform agnostic of hardware, cloud, and geography with deep AI/ML capabilities for fleet and asset management.
• IoT & Telematics Solutions End-to-end IoT and Telematics solutions for fleet management including fleet productivity optimisation, fuel cost optimisation, and fleet lifespan enhancement.
• Workmate Field force automation solution using location intelligence to increase workforce productivity with generalisable field force app capabilities.
• mGIS AI-enabled geospatial analytics and GIS platform providing custom mapping enterprise software that brings the power of Geospatial Analytics, GIS, and AI to organisations.
• Geospatial and Analytics Geoanalytics platform that overlays business data onto Mappls map data layers to derive spatial insights, including catchment analytics, site selection, area profiling, drive time analysis, vehicular movement analytics, and consumer movement analytics.
• RealView 360-degree panoramic street imaging platform providing full panoramic views of assets with geo-tagging, measurement, and photo-realistic quality analysis capabilities.
• DroneTech Drone services for survey, mapping, and related applications using drone imagery for management, maintenance, and monitoring purposes.
• Mappls App Super app for maps, mobility, safety, hyperlocal social discovery, and navigation providing real-time hyperlocal updates and vehicle GPS tracking for individual consumers.
• NaviMaps Offline and online navigation maps and app with enhanced 3D maps and live traffic support.
• RouteNet Connected embedded navigation solution for vehicle integration.
• Mappls Pin Doorstep digital address system using 6-character alphanumeric codes from over 2 billion combinations for precise location addressing.
• Mappls Gadgets GPS-enabled IoT gadgets for vehicle tracking and tracing with worldwide coverage, sold through the mapplsgadgets.com e-commerce platform.
• Map Data Core location data product reflecting the real world with best 4D time and space maps, with the largest, most updated and comprehensive coverage in India.
• Maps SDKs Software development kits for maps and traffic built on comprehensive map data, designed for easy embedding in web and mobile applications across platforms.
• Search & Geocoding APIs APIs for search, geocoding, and reverse geocoding enabling developers to embed relevant and accurate search experiences in their applications.
• Routes & Navigation APIs APIs to solve simple to complex routing problems for fleets, enterprises, and users, including distance matrix, heavy vehicle routing, pedestrian routing, and two-wheeler routing.
• Global APIs Maps, search, routes, and related APIs covering 238 nations worldwide for developers building globally distributed applications.
• Optimisation APIs & SDKs Route planning and optimisation APIs and SDKs for logistics and fleet management applications.
• Insight Analytics and business intelligence platform supporting the full analytic workflow from data preparation to geovisualisation and insight generation.
• Hardware & Sensors Motion and location-sensing IoT devices covering both auto-grade and after-market needs for fleet and asset tracking.
• School Bus Monitoring School bus monitoring solution using GPS tracking and real-time updates to keep school children safe during transit.
• RealVerse Immersive, interactive real world metaverse solutions built on Mappls map data and 4D maps.
• Metaverse 4D Maps Immersive, high fidelity 4D maps reflecting the real world, designed for metaverse and immersive experience applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 5000 enterprises and leading brands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bengaluru Traffic PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Collaboration to introduce real-time traffic signal data in Bengaluru, enhancing navigation with live traffic signal timers. This initiative aims to improve city mobility and reduce travel time for last-mile delivery services.
• DRDO (Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics - CAIR)coreTechnology or IntegrationDRDO's CAIR developed the IndiGIS platform which was licensed to Mappls under the DRDO Transfer of Technology (ToT) program. This provides Mappls with defence-grade geospatial technology capabilities originally developed for India's defence and security applications.
• Mercedes-Benz IndiacoreTechnology or IntegrationMercedes-Benz India integrated Mappls navigation technology including COVID-19 India Guide for real-time risk area information in their vehicles, enhancing customer safety during travel.
• Maruti SuzukicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaruti Suzuki Smartplay Studio integration provides navigation and connected features powered by Mappls technology in Maruti vehicles.
• MahindracoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMappls provides navigation and connected features for Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio-N vehicles through embedded integration.
• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Alexa integrates Mappls APIs for nearby location queries, enabling voice-based location search functionality.
• UbercoreTechnology or IntegrationUber utilizes Mappls location-based services for navigation and routing in their rideshare operations.
• McDonald's IndiacoreTechnology or IntegrationMcDelivery integrates Mappls APIs to ensure great customer experience while keeping operations cost-effective and efficient. The technology partnership supports 'delivering happiness' objective.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Maxar Technologies: Maxar Technologies provides satellite imagery, geospatial analytics, and earth observation data for government and commercial applications. Comparable to Mappls' Skydnn satellite imagery analysis, drone-based mapping, and defence/government geospatial offerings.
• Nearmap: Nearmap provides high-resolution aerial imagery, 3D content, and geospatial data for mapping and analysis. Comparable to Mappls' RealView panoramic imagery and geospatial AI-driven analytics offerings for enterprise and government customers.

Direct peers

• Genesys International: Genesys International is an Indian geospatial company providing digital mapping, GIS solutions, and location-based services. As a domestic Indian competitor, it is directly comparable to Mappls across mapping, GIS, and government/defence deployments in India.
• Mapbox: Mapbox offers developer-focused mapping APIs, SDKs, and location services with strong adoption in logistics, mobility, and consumer applications. Competes directly with Mappls' API-first developer motion, maps SDKs, and navigation platform offerings.
• TomTom: TomTom provides maps, navigation software, and location technology for automotive, fleet management, and consumer applications globally. Comparable to Mappls' navigation APIs, HD Maps for autonomous driving, and embedded automotive solutions.
• HERE Technologies: HERE Technologies is a leading global mapping and location platform serving automotive OEMs, enterprises, and developers with maps, navigation, and location services. It is a direct competitor to Mappls' automotive OEM embed business, enterprise GIS offerings, and developer APIs.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Trimble provides geospatial, surveying, mapping, and location-based solutions across agriculture, construction, transportation, and government sectors. Comparable to Mappls' geospatial analytics, fleet management, and enterprise mapping offerings as a broad incumbent.
• Esri: Esri is the global leader in GIS software with ArcGIS platform serving government, defence, utilities, and enterprise customers. Comparable to Mappls' IndiGIS, mGIS, and enterprise geospatial analytics offerings, particularly in defence and government verticals.
• Google Maps Platform: Google Maps Platform provides maps, routes, places, and developer APIs that compete with Mappls across consumer navigation, enterprise solutions, and developer services. As a broad incumbent with global scale and freemium pricing, it represents Mappls' primary competitive threat.
• Pitney Bowes: Pitney Bowes provides location intelligence, data, and geospatial solutions including mapping APIs and address verification. Comparable to Mappls' Mappls Pin digital address system, geocoding APIs, and enterprise location intelligence offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mapplsofficial

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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