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India.com
10-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
STQC Certification: Fortifying Indias Surveillance Infrastructure Amid Geopolitical Tensions
NEW DELHI: As India strides towards digital governance and smarter public safety frameworks, the role of Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) has become increasingly vital in the surveillance industry. More than a hallmark of quality, STQC certification is a stringent, multi-layered process designed to test the security and integrity of surveillance products. Administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), STQC certification focuses on two critical dimensions: security testing and supply chain verification. Security testing assesses a system's resilience to cyber threats and unauthorized access, while supply chain verification ensures compliance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' Public Procurement Order (PPO) guidelines for essential security equipment. Together, these evaluations form a bulwark against vulnerabilities in systems that protect critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, and public spaces. "The surveillance sector is no longer just about watching: it's about securing data, networks, and national interests," said Aditya Khemka, Managing Director of CP PLUS. The emphasis on STQC certification reflects the government's push to create a self-reliant, secure digital infrastructure under initiatives like Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Khemka also echoed the urgency of compliance. "Compliance is no longer optional. As India pushes toward digitally integrated governance and smarter public safety, systems that don't meet standards simply don't make the cut," he said. "Choosing STQC-certified surveillance isn't just a strategic move; it's a responsible one." With rising cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions, stakeholders across public and private sectors are viewing STQC certification not just as a quality check, but as a national imperative. As India builds smarter cities and more connected ecosystems, STQC stands as a critical gatekeeper of trust and security.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian CCTV firms likely to benefit from U.S.-China direct trade war
The trade war between the United States and China is expected to create business opportunities for Indian CCTV makers to export to the U.S., which is perhaps the biggest market for the device in terms of value. Though the U.S. had banned Chinese made CCTV cameras in government procurement due to allegations of cybersecurity violations, the private sector sourced them. But this might decline due to steep tariffs. 'With this trade war going on between China and U.S., it brings in a huge opportunity for domestic manufacturers like us for even exporting to U.S.,' said Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder & Managing Director, Sparsh CCTV, among top three players in the segment. 'We are working hard toward how we can get maximum benefit out of it,' Mr. Sehgal told The Hindu. 'Because there is no clarity now, we need to see once all the things settle down and take a decision. So, we are seeing a good number of inquiries coming from U.S.,' he said. To start with, the firm would export to the U.S. and depending on the opportunity, it may set up a manufacturing unit there. Sparsh CCTV has already set up a subsidiary in the U.S. and is establishing a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to expand into those key markets. Expected surge The company, which started focusing on exports since January this year, is expecting its exports volume to surge from 1-2% of the turnover now to about 20% this fiscal year. India's decision to keep Chinese CCTV companies out of the domestic market by making it mandatory for suppliers to have Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) is expected to benefit local firms ike Sparsh, which is the first entity to get such a certification. This requirement has come into force from April 9, 2025. New norms 'After the 9th of April, all CCTV cameras to be sold in India have to be certified as per the new BIS ER norms. So, only those CCTV cameras approved by BIS can be sold, hired, stored, or even given on lease in India,' Mr. Sehgal said. 'Which is basically the ER testing and certification from STQC, which is the testing standards and certification body under the Ministry of Electronics,' he added. Railways contract Stating that the government policy has started benefiting Indian firms, he said, 'We have got some major successes out of it. One of the major successes is railways. So, we are doing at almost 5,000 railway stations across India.' He said this regulation and export opportunity to the U.S. would lead to a 100% growth in the company's volumes this year. 'We believe that we should minimum grow by 100%, because with this new regulation coming in, most of the Chinese brands will not be able to get the certification. Because they [BIS] are asking for the source code and everything,' he said. Chinese control Chinese firms control 75% of India's estimated ₹12,000 crore CCTV market, which is growing at a CAGR of 20%. To cater to the demand, the company will be investing ₹300 crore in three years to expand capacity. This is projected to grow over 10 times from 1 million units a year to 1 million units a month in three to four years Mr. Sehgal said.
