India's Private Security Industry
CCTV and Electronic Security
How CCTV cameras, access control and alarms grew rapidly in India, replacing or supporting guards, and the growth of firms like CP Plus and Hikvision.
Electronic security is growing fast.
Products
- CCTV cameras.
- Access control cards and biometrics.
- Alarms and video doorbells.
Brands
CP Plus, Hikvision (Chinese), Dahua, and Godrej Security Solutions.
Rules
India required testing and certification for CCTV cameras from 2025, partly over security concerns about Chinese equipment.
Guards and tech
Technology can replace some guards or make them more effective.
Cities
Cities install CCTV networks under Safe City projects.
Privacy
Widespread cameras raise privacy concerns.
A housing society installs CCTV cameras and reduces night guards from four to two.
Electronic security is growing fast.
- CCTV and access control are growing.
- Chinese brands were popular.
- Testing rules came in 2025.
- Privacy is a concern.
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