India, May 12 -- On April 1, 2026 India imposed severe restrictions on uncertified internet-connected CCTV cameras, effectively banning dominant Chinese brands such as Hikvision and Dahua from the domestic market.

These Chinese giants, among others, once controlled nearly a third of the market and their exit is opening a big vacuum in the Indian market. And the question now is can homegrown CCTV players and Indian security companies fill the gap before major security gaps leave buildings and institutions exposed.

India's restrictions, framed as the mandatory STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) norms introduced by the MeitY, has created fresh opportunities for local manufacturers, semiconductor startups, and AI surve...