Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies play a vital role in various sectors like urban planning, agriculture, transportation, and disaster management, aiding informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
The global GIS market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1%, from $32.97 billion in 2024 to $55.75 billion by 2029, with India's geospatial sector expected to expand significantly from $23.5 billion in 2024 to $79.3 billion by 2030.
Esri India, a key player in geospatial technology, serves millions of daily users and government bodies with its GIS technology under the leadership of managing director Agendra Kumar.
Esri India's initiatives like 'Living Atlas' provide a vast repository of curated geospatial data, supported by numerous solution products for disaster management, drainage, and more aimed at addressing India's specific needs.
The company focuses on AI and machine learning integration for practical applications, like object identification in traffic analysis and defence vehicle recognition, ensuring actionable insights from geographic data.
Esri India's Indo ArcGIS platform supports diverse sectors, including defence and security, offering capabilities like AI, machine learning, and 3D visualization for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.
The company's engagement with defence and security agencies involves mapping, weather modeling, and real-time situational awareness through GIS, crucial for security operations in extreme conditions.
Esri India utilizes drone data for cloud and on-premise solutions, aiding in simulations, training, and planning for security measures and critical operations.
Despite being service-oriented in the industry, there is a notable shift towards technology orientation, with increasing interest in 3D mapping, digital twins, and geospatial innovation across various sectors in India.
Government initiatives like Gati Shakti and SVAMITVA have been instrumental in expanding the geospatial ecosystem in India, paving the way for enhanced use of geospatial data and technologies.