Archive · 23 Jun 2025
India's New CCTV Rules Boosts Localization Efforts in Industry
Imagine the government wants to make sure security cameras in India are safe and made well.
They've created a new rule that says all internet-connected cameras need a special certificate called STQC.
This is making companies think about where they get their parts.
Companies that make their own cameras in India are getting the certificate faster than those that import parts from other countries.
This is encouraging companies to make more of their cameras in India using parts made in India.
One company even launched a new camera designed and made completely in India!
New government certifications for CCTV cameras are pushing for increased localization in the industry.
The STQC certification aims to strengthen the quality and security of surveillance equipment.
Indian companies are getting certified sooner than global competitors, who are reworking product specs.
The certification is prompting MNCs to accelerate their localization plans and use local chipsets.
Honeywell launched a locally designed and produced CCTV camera portfolio, which is Class 1 certified.
- Who
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and CCTV manufacturers.
- What
- New STQC certification rules are pushing for localization in the CCTV camera industry.
- When
- Effective April 9, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen the quality and security of surveillance equipment and promote domestic manufacturing.
Global Players
Indian Companies
Certification Hurdles
Global Players
Many global players import large modules from China, slowing the certification process.
Indian Companies
Indian companies making hardware and software stacks already meet the criteria.
- Certification Name
- STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification)
- Mandatory Date
- April 9, 2025
- Companies with Certification
- 5-6 Indian companies
- Primary Impact
- Localization of CCTV components and manufacturing
- Honeywell Product
- 50 Series CCTV line
- Honeywell Certification
- Class 1 under 'Make in India'