What is changing in the India CCTV market in 2026?

India is moving to a certified-only CCTV market under BIS-ER (ER01:2024) and STQC certification. Cameras (hardware) and video software must be certified to be sold, with government/GeM procurement already enforcing it — shifting demand toward certified, Made-in-India brands.

Do CCTV cameras need both BIS-ER and STQC certification in India?

Yes — for full compliance, especially government/PSU/GeM, both are required: BIS-ER for camera hardware and STQC for the video management software.

How can buyers verify a CCTV brand is certified?

Search the BIS registration R-number on crsbis.in and the STQC certificate on stqc.gov.in. ArcisAI also provides a free certificate verifier tool.

Report · 2026

India CCTV Market & Certification Report 2026

A reference on India's shift to certified surveillance — the BIS-ER / STQC mandate, its market impact, and what it means for buyers and the channel. Figures are compiled from public/industry sources and government portals; confirm the latest official timeline on crsbis.in and stqc.gov.in.

Apr 2026

BIS-ER / STQC certification mandate window

2 layers

Hardware (BIS-ER) + Software (STQC) both required

Gov/GeM

Certification already required for public procurement

Made-in-India

Local-content preference favours domestic brands

Executive summary

India is moving from an open CCTV market to a certified-only one. Under BIS Essential Requirements (ER01:2024) and STQC security certification, cameras and video software must be certified to be sold — with government, PSU and GeM procurement already enforcing it. The effect is a sharp tilt toward certified, Made-in-India brands and away from non-compliant imports.

The regulatory timeline (verify exact dates on official portals)

• BIS Essential Requirements (ER01:2024) define security + quality standards for CCTV hardware (linked to IS 13252).
• STQC certification (MeitY) covers the security of the VMS / software layer.
• Government / GeM procurement already requires STQC compliance for CCTV supply.
• 2026 mandate window extends certified-only requirements across the broader market.

Market impact

Three shifts are underway, per public industry commentary:

1. Domestic brands gaining share — certification requirements and restrictions on non-compliant imports are moving demand to Indian manufacturers.
2. Compliance as a purchase filter — buyers increasingly screen for BIS-ER + STQC up front, especially for tenders.
3. AI + cyber-security expectations rising — edge AI, encrypted streams and secure firmware are becoming baseline, not premium.

Note: specific market-share figures circulating publicly vary by source and should be cited to their original publisher; this report presents the direction of travel rather than asserting precise percentages.

What the standard actually requires (ER01:2024 essentials)

• No default passwords · encrypted video (TLS/HTTPS) · secure boot with signed firmware
• Disabled debug/test ports · supply-chain / chipset-origin transparency
• Published vulnerability-disclosure policy

What it means for buyers

• Choose brands certified on both hardware (BIS-ER) and software (STQC) to be future-proof and tender-ready.
• Verify certificates yourself on crsbis.in (BIS R-number) and stqc.gov.in.
• For sensitive/government sites, prioritise NDAA-compliant, Made-in-India supply chains.

Verify a certificate (free tool) →

Where ArcisAI fits

ArcisAI (by Adiance Technologies, Ahmedabad) is certified on both layers — BIS-ER (R-72003735, ER01:2024) and STQC — plus ISO 27001:2022 and NDAA compliant, Made in India, with edge AI and ArcisGPT. It is positioned for exactly the certified, AI-first, domestic demand this report describes.

See ArcisAI's certifications

Methodology & sources

Compiled from public government sources (BIS / crsbis.in, STQC / stqc.gov.in, MeitY) and publicly reported industry commentary. Regulatory dates and product scope should be confirmed on the official portals, which are the authoritative source. Citations welcome — please link to this page and attribute "ArcisAI / Adiance Technologies."