India’s Surveillance Crackdown: A Warning to China? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
India is cracking down on CCTV cameras — but why? It turns out these eyes on the street could also be ears for foreign governments, especially China. Starting April 2025, all internet-connected cameras — whether made in India or imported — must pass rigorous cybersecurity tests. These new rules could delay projects, impact global companies like Xiaomi and Hikvision, and reshape India’s $3.5 billion surveillance market. But is it really about safety — or geopolitics? Palki Sharma tells you.
