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India to Ban Sales of Chinese CCTV Brands Hikvision and Dahua From 1 April: Report

  • India will ban the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from Chinese brands like Hikvision and Dahua starting April 1, 2026, unless certified under new rules.
  • The government requires CCTV products to have Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification , including hardware origin disclosure and vulnerability testing to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Chinese firms have lost market share, with Indian brands now controlling over 80% of the CCTV market by early 2026.
  • The rule change aims to improve digital security, boost local manufacturers, and reduce risks of unauthorized remote access via surveillance devices.
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If you're considering purchasing a CCTV camera for your home or office, it's important to be cautious. Serious questions have recently arisen about CCTV security in India, and a report claims that data from some cameras can be accessed abroad, raising security concerns. Following this, the government has tightened its scrutiny on Chinese companies like Hikvision and TP-Link.

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India Today broke the news in India on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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