India Bans ; No Chinese CCTV From 1st.April
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Bureau,Odishabarta
New Delhi: Starting April 1, 2026, India will stop the sale of internet‑connected CCTV cameras from leading Chinese manufacturers, marking a decisive step in its national security strategy. The move follows the end of a two‑year transition window granted to the companies by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to align with strict security protocols.
Under new rules, every surveillance device must clear Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC). Manufacturers are required to disclose the origin of critical components, especially the System‑on‑Chip (SoC). Cameras using Chinese chipsets or linked to firms such as Hikvision, Dahua, and TP‑Link are being denied clearance amid concerns of remote access and data espionage.
Domestic players have seized the opportunity. Brands like CP Plus, Qubo, and Sparsh have restructured supply chains with Taiwanese chipsets and local firmware, now commanding over 80% of India’s CCTV market, a sharp rise from 2024 when Chinese firms held nearly a third.
The policy mirrors India’s “Trusted Source” strategy applied earlier in telecom, aimed at shielding critical infrastructure. Analysts caution, however, that consumers may face a 15-20% price hike for mid‑range and premium models as manufacturers pivot to costlier non‑Chinese components.
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