Overview

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw publicly tested and endorsed the Swadeshi Mappls app, telling users it has good features and is worth trying.
• He said Indian Railways would soon sign an MoU with MapmyIndia to integrate its GIS technology for uses such as station mapping, real-time train tracking and logistics coordination, though no agreement has been announced yet.
• CE Info Systems shares rose over 10% intraday to Rs 1,885.70 on the BSE before easing to about 5.9% higher, taking market capitalization near Rs 9,839 crore on heavy trading.
• MapmyIndia pointed to ongoing public-sector work, including DIGIPIN integration with India Post and geospatial services used by multiple government departments.
• Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu praised Mappls as a strong product reflecting decades of R&D, while reports highlighted India-focused features such as 3D junction views, safety alerts and digital addressing.