India is set to block several Chinese manufacturers from selling internet-connected CCTV cameras in the country starting April 1, 2026, as part of a major push to strengthen digital security and reduce dependence on foreign surveillance technology.Companies such as Hikvision, Dahua, and TP-Link will be affected by the regulation, which effectively bars the sale of their connected CCTV products unless they comply with India’s certification framework.The new rules require all internet-enabled surveillance devices to meet strict certification and security compliance standards before being sold domestically.Measures under the new framework include hardware origin disclosure and vulnerability testing to prevent unauthorised remote access and minimise espionage risks. Is India afraid of chinese espionage risks ?

