Government’s big action on data security… Ban on sale of non-standard CCTV cameras from April 1, these Chinese brands will get a shock

The government is now going to take more strict steps regarding security in India. There is news that from April 1, some big video surveillance companies of China may get a shock. The government is preparing to ban the sale of such CCTV cameras and equipment which do not meet the new security standards. This will have a direct impact on those brands which till now had a strong hold in the Indian market.

According to the new rules being implemented by the government, it will now be mandatory to obtain standardization testing and quality certification (STQC) approval before selling any CCTV camera or related equipment in India. The objective of these rules is to ensure that all the products sold in the market are safe and do not have any technical weaknesses, which could create a risk of data leakage or hacking.

Chinese companies may face a big blow

According to reports, companies like Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link may be affected by this new rule. It is being told that the authorities have started refusing certification to such products in which Chinese chipsets have been used. If a product does not get STQC approval, it will not be sold in the Indian market. This will have a direct impact on the sales of these companies.

Domestic companies are getting benefits

While on one hand difficulties are increasing for foreign companies, on the other hand Indian brands are progressing rapidly. Domestic brands like CP Plus, Qubo, Prama, Matrix and Sparsh have changed their products and started using non-Chinese parts. These companies have also prepared their supply chain in such a way that they depend more on local and safe technology. This is the reason why the market share of Indian companies has increased significantly.

Dominance of Indian brands in the market

According to recent data, Indian companies have now captured more than 80 percent of the CCTV market. At the same time, some international companies still dominate the expensive and premium segments. This change shows that the Indian market is now rapidly moving towards self-reliance.

Indian companies have welcomed this step of the government. He believes that this will not only strengthen the security of the country but will also boost the domestic industry. Qubo company founder Nikhil Rajpal said that this decision is an important step towards strengthening national and personal security. This will also give an opportunity to Indian manufacturers to move forward.

What are the new safety standards?

Under the new rules implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, companies will have to provide information about the main parts used in their products. This also includes telling from which country the chip or other important parts have come. Additionally, it will also be necessary to test the devices to ensure that they do not have any vulnerabilities that could allow someone to access them remotely in an unauthorized manner.