New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- What happens when digital maps reach the front door and need to go further inside? MapmyIndia appears to have an answer.

India's listed geospatial technology company has acquired a minority stake of around 6% for INR 2 crore in Iwayplus, a Bengaluru-based indoor navigation startup. The move signals MapmyIndia's intent to close a long-standing gap in digital mapping: seamless indoor navigation across complex public and enterprise spaces.

In a regulatory filing, the company said the investment is part of its broader strategy to back emerging technologies while expanding its business portfolio.

While outdoor navigation has become near-ubiquitous, indoor environments remain largely opaque to digital maps. Airports, ho...