Maruti Techlabs has multiple offices.
The head office is in Ahmedabad, India
Maruti Techlabs is an award-winning product strategy, design, and development partner. We combine strategic product development consulting with technical expertise in engineering, data, and systems architecture, prioritizing a UX-first approach for startups and established ventures.
With a rich and varied experience of 14+ years in software development and a global clientele, we do everything from materializing your ideas through rapid application development and improving processes via RPA and AI to streamlining customer support via chatbots.
We believe that the best business comes from long-term relationships. That’s why we strive to build long-term partnerships with our customers. Our team of highly skilled and experienced developers, designers, and engineers understands the market's pulse and specific business needs to provide custom product development solutions.
Service Offerings:
Product Development
Custom Software Development
Rapid Prototyping
Low Code/No Code Development
MVP Development
Data Engineering
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
DevOps
Cloud Application
Chatbot Development
Robotic Process Automation
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Quality Engineering
Awards & Recognition:
Great Place to Work
Top B2B IT Company - By Clutch
Best Company to Work With - By GoodFirms
India’s Growth Champion - By Statista & Economic Times
Most Reviewed AI Partners - By The Manifest
We provide a people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:
Enhance their professional & personal growth
Use the latest technologies to make a positive impact
Experience collaborative innovation with a focus on diversity & work-life balance
Discover global opportunities to work & learn with industry leaders
Our mission is to help our clients build future-proof and intuitive digital products while guiding them with the best processes & practices that help them undergo a successful digital transformation and scale sustainably.
Maruti Techlabs at a Glance
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TOP! Maruti Techlabs is one of those reputable companies that have a strong profile on TechBehemoths. Based on their experience, client references, testimonials, portfolio, you can rely on their competence. You can confidently contact them and send your project inquiry. Maruti Techlabs is ranked in the top 30% among all 43,000+ IT companies on the platform.
Locations
HEADQUARTERS
10th Floor, The Ridge, Near Iskcon Cross Road Opp. Wide Angle Cinema
Ahmedabad 380054
India +919879101067
Other locations
5900 Balcones Dr Suite 100
Austin 78731
United States
Speciality
Service Speciality List
Main Services Focus
- Custom Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Enterprise App Modernization
- IBM Consultancy
Focuses & Technologies
- Other enterprise apps
- JavaScript
- Java
- C#
- C++
- C
- ASP.NET
- Amazon
- Google app engine
- Other app platform
- Business intelligence
- Education
- Health & wellness
- PHP
- Productivity
- Publishing & digital content
- Social
- Travel & lifestyle
- Android
- iOS
- Hybrid & cross platform apps
- Chatbot Development
- Cognitive Computing
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- EMC BI & data solutions
- Spring MVC
- React Native
- NodeJS
- Angular
Client Focus
Industry Focus
- Automotive
- Business services
- Health Care & Medical
- Information technology
- Other industries
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General
How Maruti Techlabs compares to other companies based on profile strength?
See how Maruti Techlabs is positioned among 8258 companies from India based on profile strength. An excellent rate means that you can trust this company and initiate successful partnerships.
Pricing
How much does Maruti Techlabs charge for their services compared to other companies in India and Ahmedabad?
Maruti Techlabs charges between $30 - 70/hour, meaning that the cost of their services in India is below average. This is perhaps a sweet spot. A well-optimized cost structure. It could definitely be a win in the end, but don't forget about your due diligence before hiring..
Services
How many services does Maruti Techlabs provide compared to other companies?
Maruti Techlabs covers 50 services in their current region or area. This means that the company offers a high range of services compared to their competitors. That's great, but do your due diligence before. Too many services are also tricky. It might be that the company is a superstar indeed, but at the same time, they could be overwhelmed with just a little of everything.
Year
When was Maruti Techlabs founded?
Maruti Techlabs was founded in 2009. According to TechBehemoths data, 135 companies were founded in India in that year. Compared to other companies, Maruti Techlabs is veteran in the market. What can be added here? A very experienced company, which most of the time works with bigger clients or long-term projects. If you are one of these - don't think twice and contact them.
Portfolio
Reviews
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iOS & Android Mobile App Dev for IT Company
We developed a web-based application to collect and report data on a broad range of assets in a multi-tenant environment. Maruti was asked to provide native iOS and Android applications that interact with the data being collected and provide a user-friendly access. We leveraged a sprint-based development model and they met the objectives of each sprint within time and budget. Additionally, there was the qualitative measure of end-user satisfaction. Maruti Techlabs delivered work on time. We had weekly meetings to discuss deliverables, blocking issues and needs for upcoming sprints. We also used these sprints to talk about medium and long-term objectives to assure we were using both the correct technologies and the correct team-members on the project. The team was readily available via Slack throughout the project to iterate through any questions or blocking issues. They are unique in that they provide a solution-based approach where they see your project as an extension of their team. Rather than just assigning resources and backing away, they assure that they are engaged from project planning all the way through the QA process. -
Mobile App Migration & Redevelopment for Bubble Tea Franchise
We started with a discovery call where we outlined the scope and figured out the access they needed to get the job done. The foundation and features of the app were already built when we began our engagement with Maruti Techlabs; their team has been migrating our app from one loyalty program to another, including the APIs and the backend. Their job has been to reintegrate the entire backend of the app to a new loyalty program provider and provide maintenance services. One of the features that Maruti Techlabs has integrated is a points exchange program that allows our customers to accrue loyalty points with purchases, and exchange those points for other purchases and products. They’ve also introduced a new interactive gift card flow. With this feature, customers can choose what gift card design they want to send to others. They provide high-quality work and are extremely detail-oriented, which has made a big difference. We initially missed a few things, and they were able to catch them, which was extremely impressive. Overall, our whole team is excellent. We’ve been most impressed with their collaboration ability because Maruti Techlabs works as a true team. They also provide crystal-clear communication, which helps immensely throughout this process. -
Bot Development
The team at Maruti was proactive & helped setup the software quickly. Any modification was quickly handled. -
AI Product Development for Maritime Technology Solutions Firm
Using Google Dialogflow, Maruti Techlabs researched and created a chatbot solution for a maritime technology solutions firm. They were responsible for the design, development, scoping, and delivery. The team delivered an effective solution in accordance with the required timeline and budget. They prioritized transparency and active communication, always providing the company with weekly status updates. They were really prompt with delivery timelines and sharing the status of the project every week. During our weekly call, they’ve been professional. -
Software Development for Automotive Company
Maruti Techlabs was engaged by an Automotive Company for their software development services. Python, Django, and REST API were implemented in the development of this project. The Maruti Techlabs team has proven to be a valuable asset and continues to produce excellent results as an extension of the company. The team's experience, technical skills, and business know-how are the catalysts of their successful partnership. "Consistent resource training. Internal events to keep resources engaged and motivated. Monthly meetings to ensure all expectations are met. Quarterly meetings with Demand Generation Manager for resource planning and budgeting." -
Product Development for Media Planning Company
Impressed with their ability to deliver high-quality work within set deadlines, internal stakeholders are pleased with the ongoing engagement with Maruti Techlabs. The team is overall communicative and extremely reliable. They’re reliable. Maruti Techlabs is one of few providers I’ve worked with that estimate a timeline on a given task and actually deliver within it. That’s a rare quality among developers. It allows me to trust the timeline and work accordingly. -
Lead Generation Chatbot for Real Estate Group
Maruti Techlabs connected with us and showcased their chatbot platform ‘WotNot’ which could drive more leads and help us convert as well as retain more customers across multiple channels. The fact that they have been working with some of the biggest names in the real estate space, and had a product that fit our requirements along with data to back their statements was enough for us to make a decision. The chatbot has conserved internal resources, and lead generation increased significantly. For instance, the bot facilitated the production of 160 qualified leads within a few days. Maruti Techlabs was always accessible for feedback, and they were reliable about meeting requirements. Our conversions pretty much skyrocketed after the bot implementation. We were able to generate more than 160 qualified leads over the course of a weekend Maruti Techlabs is very supportive, you can really trust them to do their best to make the project as successful and deliver results, as promised at the time of first meeting them. -
Property Advisor Chatbot for Real Estate Company
They built a property advisor chatbot, that suggested the right properties based on user’s requirements by asking them a series of questions. This helped us automate a level of our sales teams tasks of finding/probing for more details from the customers. At the same time, the bot communicated with the user about Essex and our brand. This was done 24/7, which helped us not having to worry about missing out on potential customers when we were out of office. The automation has increased sales, producing a high conversion rate compared to stakeholders' other channels. The vendor understood stakeholders' needs and then expertly applied them to the product. They were personable, efficient, and communicative. I’m highly impressed by Maruti Techlabs’ professionalism and level of knowledge. The workflow between our teams was fast, efficient, and friendly. We progressed smoothly through the project and could access the project manager and team whenever necessary. -
Chat Bot Development for Real Estate Marketing Agency
The team is communicative and their continued work on the chatbot bodes well. Customers can expect an organized team that gets the job done. They’re a good company with good communication. Their project management is good. We communicate via mobile phone or email. If we face any issues, we call and they respond. They’re a good company with good communication. It’s great that we can connect at any time. The team has been very much Supportive as well. Singular point of contact was also established to make the process streamline. -
Dashboard & Mobile App Development for Software Data Company
The team is highly communicative, honest, and timely, and they’re very passionate about delivering quality products to ensure client success. We’ve worked with Dhanraj (Senior Demand Generation Manager), a project manager, a software architect, and six frontend and backend developers. Maruti Techlabs is very passionate about building quality products and launching them to ensure the clients’ success. We’ve always felt that we’re on the same page and following the same goal, which has been very refreshing. -
Custom Software Development for Online Telehealth Company
Maruti Techlabs provides custom software development services for an online telehealth company. They’ve built an application and CRM from scratch using React and the client’s design work. Maruti Techlabs has delivered quality work on time and excelled at planning. The team stands out for its professionalism and seamless execution. They manage the project well, using weekly calls to track progress and communicating over phone calls and Slack. Overall, it’s easy to work with them. They execute very well and are excellent to work with. They’re very professional, and the team ensures the project moves on time. -
Chatbot Implementation for Musician Website
As an independent musician, I wanted to leverage the latest technology to reach out to a broader audience. Maruti Techlabs worked diligently to rapidly deliver the final product. Within just weeks, they had a finished chatbot ready to deploy. They took the initiative to send frequent updates and kept the workflow organized. Enthusiastic and committed, they were eager to secure client satisfaction. Maruti Techlabs was willing to do the seemingly impossible. The team demonstrated an eagerness to perform and deliver. They were committed to exciting the client. -
Web & Chatbot Development for Toy Company
Maruti Techlabs revamped our website and improved our strategies to drive revenue, increase signups and inquiries, and boost other key organizational metrics. Our goal was to build the website that could effectively handle an influx of traffic, drive more conversions, and represent our brand well. We also wanted our website to deliver a conversational, personalized experience. The website boosted conversions and engagement, while the chatbot gathered valuable data on user behavior. Maruti Techlabs impressed with their agile management, responsive communication, and clear, succinct explanations. Their deep technical skill and proactive attitude set them apart. Their experienced team offered great customer service and constantly guided us through performance improvements. They proactively solved technical issues and made radical improvements to our website's performance. They didn't speak in technical riddles, they understood what we really needed. They treated us with respect and appreciation. -
Machine Learning Prediction Tool for Auto Parts Manufacturer
Maruti Techlabs has developed a machine learning (ML) tool for an auto parts manufacturer. The goal is to have a more accurate prediction of sales. To date, the team is helping the company improve the tool. Highlighting Maruti Techlabs’ communication skills, the client praises their overall customer service. Their responsiveness has impressed the firm and ensured continued engagement. I’m sure that they’ll continue doing that based on the experience I’ve had with them in the past 8–9 months. Maruti Techlabs is attentive to customer service. Their communication is great even after the development. They always make sure that we’re happy with what we have. -
Chatbot Development for Real Estate Software Company
They presented a clear roadmap of enhancements, worked to resolve issues, and were prompt and sincere. We are able to release a chatbot that serves our needs exactly. We were able to suggest workflow changes and customization on an as-needed basis. The company was professional and provided excellent customer service. Maruti Techlabs had a good product that we could customize to meet our specific needs; additionally, they had a competitive pricing plan. Talented people and ready to work with our needs. The team was hard-working, detail-oriented, and driven. -
Lead Generation & Chatbot Development for Real Estate Firm
Maruti Techlabs built our lead generation and FAQ chatbot using their proprietary chatbot development platform. After completing the chatbot, they introduced a Salesforce integration that automatically populated leads within our sales team dashboard. The team was in touch with us regarding overall progress at every stage. Also, they addressed all of our questions quickly and effectively. Every representative from Maruti Techlabs was both friendly and professional, and their explanations and responses were always clear. We were impressed not just by their technical skill set, but also by their ability to understand our target segment and ideal buyer persona. Ever since our first call, they continually focused on the user’s perspective, which produced exceptional results. We were able to get on the same page extremely quickly, and they built a solution that surpassed our expectations. Furthermore, their team was proactive in identifying possible changes and managed everything effectively. They wanted to, above all else, deliver the best customer experience possible. I would highly recommend them to a client that’s looking for quality work. -
Dashboard & Mobile App Development for Software Data Company
Maruti Techlabs has developed a people analytics dashboard and an employee training iOS and Android app for a software data company. The project has included UI/UX design and front- and backend development. Maruti Techlabs is very passionate about building quality products and launching them to ensure the clients’ success. We’ve always felt that we’re on the same page and following the same goal, which has been very refreshing. Provide Maruti Techlabs with a very detailed and descriptive scope, and they will deliver. Additionally, try to get Dhanraj involved in your project; he is fantastic to work with. My CTO ran a tendering process to scope out various agencies. He created a design requirement document outlining the project’s scope and interviewed 7–8 software development agencies from around the world, including Maruti Techlabs. After the interviews, he created a scorecard of each agency and narrowed the options down to three. Maruti Techlabs stood out from the rest for me because we had a cultural fit, and they seemed to really get our project. I was also looking for a trustworthy and accessible team to work with, and they scored highly in those aspects during the process. -
Decision Support Tool Dev & Design for Oil & Energy Company
Maruti Techlabs enhanced an oil and energy firm's decision support tool. They created a roadmap and user stories before developing the software's designs. They also managed the client's testing efforts. Maruti Techlabs successfully delivered all the deliverables of the company. The client was impressed with their testing process and how they were able to quickly pivot when strategies didn't work as expected. Their strong communication and project management skills were key to their success. As a result, some design decisions were made effectively because they worked well with all the backend engineers, ensuring that there was no friction between the front- and backend. Maruti Techlabs was able to deliver consistently, so we were able to review everything at every stage. There was also no gap in their communication. -
Platform Dev for AI HR Tech Company
Maruti Techlabs successfully built an award-winning platform. The customer base has increased. The project management has been competent and effective. Their team had worked and communicated well. Ability to work as your partner, not just an outsourcing company. I feel we as a client have learned a few things from Maruti tech on managing the projects by discussing concepts with their PM. We managed most of the project ourselves with our team but we always had access to their senior project manager should we needed anything. I feel they have very competent project management team. -
Chatbot Dev for Real Estate Firm
We hired them to build an interactive chatbot that could probe visitors on our website and offer information on different properties we’d developed, as well as those under construction. We set out to complement our digital marketing strategy and drive ROI in the form of sales-ready leads. The chatbot would answer FAQs and lead visitors further down the sales funnel. This, in turn, would give our team qualified leads ready to move to a new stage. Qualified leads have started to flow in thanks to Maruti Techlabs fast development. With a tight deadline to augment a social media campaign, Techlabs communicated frequently and immersed themselves in brainstorming. Their transparency and deliverable previews are highlights of their engagements. Maruti Techlabs’ in-depth development approach and focus on delivering our requirements were impressive. They worked less as vendors and more as partners, brainstorming ideas and swiftly executing them. Their passion and willingness to collaborate were outstanding. We look forward to working closely with them in the future to further improve our chatbot capabilities. -
Chatbot Development for Real Estate Group
The entire process has been smooth with Maruti Techlabs and they’ve been really good with communication. We’re really happy with the final product, the chatbot platform, the product’s ease-of-use, and their support. Our lead generation has increased by almost 12% as we are able to engage and showcase our projects to people who come to our website immediately. They have been very reliable from a project management perspective. We used emails and phone calls for quick communication. They provide a done for you service, so our day to day involvement was highly reduced. They’re very proactive in connecting with us once or twice a month to see if everything is working smoothly and if there’s anything else they can do for us. Pros: -Very easy to work with and have been very flexible as we’ve tweaked things around -Very agile and responsive and has a good understanding of marketing chatbots and how the real estate industry works. -They were inquisitive about our business purpose, our KPIs, and what success means to us -
Custom App Development for Transportation Company
The app coding and design work provided by Maruti Techlabs was high quality and delivered on time and within the budget, satisfying all project stakeholders. Their team is incredibly communicative throughout the process, working hard to align with the client on all goals and deliverables. They build everything and run tests, all of which are progressive and tracked on their platforms so that you can evaluate the overall process or any specific details at any point. There was no time when I was unable to get in touch with them about a question or a request or an explanation that I was looking for from them." "Their core development process is incredibly streamlined and effective. They stick to their processes, taking your direction and disseminating it among their team, communicating back to you at all times to make sure everyone is on the same page. Their communication skills were at 100% for us from all levels of their company. -
Chatbot Dev for Real Estate Websites
I am the Senior Director of Corporate Marketing at Granite Properties. We are one of the country’s leading privately held commercial real estate investment, development and management companies with more than 170 team members across five national offices. Since 1991, we have developed over 27.1 million square feet of commercial real estate and completed transactions worth over $7 billion. The company’s current portfolio includes 9.5 million square feet of Class A office space. We were approached by Maruti Techlabs as they have been working with several real estate companies and developers within the country. Their chatbot solution could assist us in engaging visitors on our websites and suggest solutions relevant to them, potentially bringing customers to our projects. They were very respectful of our time and understanding when we had some delays on the front end of the project. The company has a solid track record and were professional and friendly during the process of selection. We had one person from their sales team who was our single point of contact. He worked with the chatbot team for our project. We found that to be effective, as we only had to communicate our ideas to one person. They completed the project very quickly and in 2 weeks our chat bot was up and running. I was impressed by the speed of development. We have already booked a tour of our property via the chat bot and look forward to many more as time goes on. Chat bots aren't a "usual" appearance on commercial real estate websites so we are excited to be one of the first to utilize it. They were very efficient and available to us 24/7. Their efficiency, friendliness, and professionalism stood out. They met our needs very well. -
Custom Software & App Development for Software Agency
Communication and transparency were the two key strengths of Maruti Techlabs. Their honesty was crucial, as it always is in software development projects. They knew their boundaries and what they could and couldn’t do. During the initial calls, they brought in the right people for the task, which was great. We managed the sprint cycles using Confluence and Jira, and we used Zoom and Google Meet to communicate. We had daily to at least weekly stand-up meetings, depending on the stage of the project and its criticality. We also kept track of the Jira tickets, and we had recordings and notes of every conversation we had. The platform developed by Maruti Techlabs had excellent performance and response time, processing data through 23 different components in a matter of seconds. The team was very collaborative, communicative, and transparent, and they were very honest about their capabilities. -
Chatbot Development for Restaurant Booking Platform
I am the founder and director of Tablebook.me and Tablebook.ai. We offer a 24/7 digital assistant product for the restaurant industry. We hired Maruti Techlabs to build an AI-based chatbot that could handover to human agents when it came across queries that it couldn’t handle. The human handover feature was vital for us as it allowed us to bring in our human agents only when needed, while the bot dealt with the rest of the conversation. We found them through their content, which we found to be quite engaging and well-researched. We held a couple of introductory calls with them, and it was clear they had the requisite technical expertise and skill set to carry out a project of this nature. Maruti Techlabs successfully delivered a functional chatbot ahead of schedule, which advanced the overall project vision. The team demonstrates a well-rounded skill set and a commitment to transparency and organization. They are thorough and communicative, making for a seamless engagement. The solution's language processing and omnichannel capabilities are testaments to Maruti Techlabs’ technical skill. Ever since our first call, they continually showcased a focus on the user’s perspective of the product, which produced exceptional results. They were flexible in expanding the scope to include specific features and provided regular updates. Future clients can expect a smooth cooperation, timely communication, and a thorough partner. -
Product Development for Analytics Platform
Maruti Techlabs made a good first impression when they were able to deliver on an integration project for one of the company's clients. The internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the team's field expertise, exceptional approach to project management, and timeliness. They don’t focus on selling hours, but they’re very good at delivering results. They also take their time to find out what you’re looking for as a result and are incredibly good at expectation management. I have absolute confidence in them and I can sleep soundly knowing everything is going to be done on time. The only thing they could do is have more resources available. It’s our fault more than anything for not being able to provide them with what they need consistently. -
Multi-lingual Bot Development for Luxury Brand
The implementation of the chatbot provided by Maruti Techlabs proved to be wildly successful, increasing customer interactions and generating an incredible ROI. Their team is highly experienced and insightful, providing quality work on stringent timelines and staying on top of project management. Maruti Techlabs was chosen out of multiple other companies in the bot development space. They’re very professional and they understood what we wanted in our customer’s bot from the first meeting, we seemed to share a vision for how to apply our ideas and develop the bot for such a huge brand. They gave us an estimate that was significantly less than what we had been looking at elsewhere. The bot was a huge success for our client, and they saw a meteoric rise in interactions with their users. The marketing campaign was ROI positive due to the chatbot which helped engage multiple users on the Messenger platform and connect with the brand. Because of how long I’ve been in this business, I can see pretty quickly when an outsourced team really ‘has it’ or not. Maruti Techlabs ‘has it.’ The ultimate metric, for me, is that they continue to execute and continue to show up when we need them to show up, and that’s what keeps us engaged in a productive relationship with them. -
Development for Maritime Technology Solutions Firm
Using Google Dialogflow, Maruti Techlabs researched and created a chatbot solution for a maritime technology solutions firm. They were responsible for design, development, scoping, and delivery. Despite it being too soon to test how successful the final solution is on a large scale, the team delivered an effective solution in accordance with the required timeline and budget. They prioritized transparency and active communication, always providing the company with weekly status updates. They developed an analytics-based chatbot, handling the scoping, design, development, and delivery of the solution. They’ve been pretty good so far in terms of timely delivery and the quality of work they delivered. Our solution has been tried out by two companies, and we are testing it out as well. They were really prompt with delivery timelines and sharing the status of the project every week. During our weekly call, they’ve been professional. -
Interactive Chatbot for Architectural Hardware Company
Maruti Techlabs developed an interactive chatbot, including the prototype and final build. The bot could collect contact information for the internal sales team as well as tackle simple customer inquiries. Not only did the chatbot reduce the repetitive work for the internal sales and support teams, but it also improved online support and lead generation. Maruti Techlabs delivered the solution quickly thanks to their streamlined project management, technical skills, and understanding of the industry. They had successfully developed and deployed a chat-bot for one of our subsidiaries, so it made sense to work with them to develop the bot for the parent company as well. Their track record and references were pretty solid as well. Their team developed the chat-bot that is live on our website for easier communication with visitors. The bot interacts with visitors, and gradually gets their contact details for our sale steam. We have an email integration in place where the bots sends out email notifications directly to our agents in real time. The core purpose of the bot is to guide the visitor and assist them in product inquiry, bulk orders, after sales support or technical support. All our goals related to the chat bot project were achieved. The project had a short time-frame and was delivered on time. We have recently gone live, and we’ve mostly seen positive feedback and are excited about its potential. I always appreciate quality and speed in every working relationship. Both these qualities were-provided by Maruti Techlabs on top of their great technical skill and understanding of the industry. The chabot took a lot less time for them to develop, optimize, and deliver than we had expected. Overall, I greatly value their quality of work, speed of delivery, expertise, and their communication skills. -
Software Dev Services for National Insurance Distributor
Maruti does an excellent job in terms of project management. They’re truly organized with their deployment — they’re always on schedule. Their accuracy in terms of work scope is excellent. Most of our communications are handled through weekly and semiweekly phone calls, along with Slack communications. They have accurate project scoping and timelines. Maruti is hands-on and does a good job of planning and setting expectations. As a result, you should complete their workshops.