India’s CCTV market is witnessing a sudden shake-up after the government’s new certification rules effectively pushed several Chinese brands out of the country. Companies like Hikvision, Dahua Technology and TP-Link are among those that have failed to secure approval under the updated norms coming into force from April 1.
The new rules require stricter compliance, especially around hardware security and trusted components. Many Chinese firms reportedly could not meet these standards due to their dependence on Chinese chipsets, leading to a denial of certification. Without this approval, their products can no longer be legally sold in India.
For a market that heavily relied on these brands, the impact is already visible. Chinese companies previously held nearly one-third of India’s CCTV segment, making their sudden exit a major disruption. Dealers and distributors say supply has tightened almost overnight, and prices of available products have started to climb.
At the same time, this shift is opening doors for domestic and alternative players. Indian brands such as CP Plus, Prama India, Matrix Comsec and Secureye are expected to benefit from the changing landscape. However, industry insiders believe it may take time for them to fully bridge the supply gap.
While the government’s move is being viewed as a push towards stronger security and reduced dependence on foreign technology, it has also created short-term uncertainty in the market. For now, buyers may have to deal with higher costs and limited options as the industry adjusts to the new reality.