Planning to buy a CCTV camera? India is banning some Chinese companies starting April 1. Here's what you should know

Chinese CCTV Ban: Effective April 1, 2026, major Chinese video surveillance firms including Hikvision and Dahua will be prohibited from selling internet-connected CCTV products in India. The regulations mandate the disclosure of the country of origin for critical components like System-on-Chip (SoC) and rigorous testing against remote access vulnerabilities.