5 Trends in India CCTV market in 2021

CCTV in India 2021

With a growing population, Indian security needs have also evolved. To solve issues like terrorism, growing crimes against women, and Covid management, robust surveillance by CCTV aid law enforcement agencies to a great extent. As per research, the Indian CCTV market is expected to achieve a staggering CAGR of 22.35% over the period of 2021-2026. Let us analyze 5 key trends to understand the importance of CCTV in India in 2021:

Key CCTV Trends in India

1. IP Cameras on the Rise

In the past decade, usage of analog cameras was prevalent. With rapid technological advancement, there has been an increase in the adoption of IP cameras, which offer sharper, high-definition digital images, and video analytics. This, combined with robust storage capability, penetration of the internet and optimized connectivity ensures real-time monitoring and safe storage capabilities.

2. COVID pushing CCTV surveillance

With the outbreak of Covid19, constant surveillance of the hospital wards, and Small Office Home Office (SOHO) became the need of the hour. With increase in complaints regarding the hospital process in India, there were strict laws issued to initiate surveillance and monitor activity by way of mandatory CCTV installation. The SOHO segment too saw a sharp rise, due to the work from home culture pushed by Covid19. With the help of artificial intelligence integrated into the system, alarms triggered when cameras detected failure of social distancing at the hospitals. It has also been able to keep track of children from the convenience of SOHO. These different use-cases are the reason for surging  demand for CCTV products

3. CCTV enabling Child and Women safety

To ensure children’s safety at schools, several state governments have taken significant steps like providing large funds for extensive CCTV installation across campuses. Lighting of roads, and remote crime corners have become an urgent priority by city police departments, across India. Authorities have introduced harsher penalties and expanded surveillance networks, including facial recognition systems, to enhance women safety.

4. Convenience of Remote operating CCTV

There has been staggering demand for reliable, advanced and remote-operating CCTV systems in India. Consumers are increasingly looking for surveillance solutions, which can be easily operated remotely with data safely stored for ready access. Increasing awareness coupled with accessible resources have resulted in a more aware and intelligent consumer base.

5. CCTV production rise in India

With an eye to increase their market share in this competitive segment, companies have allocated huge resources to increase production and manufacturing in India to boost the export and meet growing domestic demands of indigenous and security surveillance infrastructure.