Market reset: India pulls the plug on Chinese CCTV makers

Synopsis As of April 1, new legislation will prevent the use of Chinese CCTV cameras in India, directly affecting companies such as Hikvision and Dahua. In their place, Indian manufacturers are seizing the opportunity to fill the market void, which is inevitably influencing price trends. With these regulations, the government is committed to bolstering security protocols across the nation. New Delhi: Chinese video surveillance companies such as Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link will be barred from selling internet-connected CCTV cameras and other video surveillance products from April 1 when new certifying rules come into effect. Industry executives said the government is…