Indian CCTV market has shifted from majority Chinese brands to domestic players, with CP Plus, Qubo, Prama, Matrix, and Sparsh now commanding over 80% of the market as brands pivot to Taiwanese chipsets and localized firmware.

Hikvision faced a massive certification denial for a factory producing about 2 million cameras per month and restructured into a joint venture with an Indian partner to survive, while Dahua’s India business has shrunk roughly 80% and now focuses mainly on analog cameras.

CP Plus has emerged as the market leader with an estimated 45-50% share, rising from about 20-25% before new regulations tightened the market.

Officials stress vulnerabilities and security risks in imported surveillance equipment, pushing for disclosure of hardware origins and vulnerability testing to prevent unauthorized access and espionage.

The push is part of a broader government effort to tighten security standards for connected devices and bar products that use Chinese-origin chipsets without STQC clearance.

A new regulatory framework mandates that internet-connected CCTV cameras undergo strict certification before sale to strengthen digital security and reduce reliance on foreign surveillance tech.

The market shift is expected to disrupt supply chains and pricing in the near term, while boosting demand for domestically manufactured or trusted-brand equipment over the medium term.

The regulatory shift signals a broader emphasis on cybersecurity, data protection, and trusted technology infrastructure in India’s electronics and surveillance markets.

Pricing is expected to rise due to higher compliance costs and reduced competition, though local manufacturing and secured supply chains may mitigate some effects.

Chinese vendors faced scrutiny over potential backdoors and data transmission to foreign servers, reinforcing the rationale for market reshaping and the ban.

Overall policy aims to promote domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on Chinese components, even as costs rise and supply chains realign.

The policy reflects a trusted-vendor approach to critical digital infrastructure, prioritizing suppliers from India and other trusted countries to minimize reliance on Chinese technology.