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The “Make in India” initiative, launched in 2014, aims to foster domestic manufacturing by encouraging companies to design, develop, and produce goods in India with significant local value addition, including components, R&D, and job creation to boost self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). In contrast, “Assemble in India” often refers to importing key components (e.g., chips, lenses, or PCBs) from abroad—frequently China—and merely putting them together locally, which adds limited value, creates fewer skilled jobs, and relies on foreign supply chains. This distinction is crucial in sectors like CCTV and network equipment, where geopolitical concerns (e.g., data security risks from Chinese imports) and government policies (e.g., Production Linked Incentive or PLI schemes, STQC certification for cybersecurity) push for true manufacturing. However, critics note that much of India’s electronics growth has leaned toward assembly for quick exports and employment, as seen in mobiles and autos, rather than deep manufacturing, due to challenges like skill gaps, infrastructure, and R&D funding.
CCTV Equipment: Indian OEMs and Practices
India’s CCTV market is projected to grow from ~US$2 billion in 2025 to over US$6.9 billion by 2032, driven by urban security needs and “Make in India.” Many Indian OEMs claim local manufacturing, but some start with assembly and evolve toward deeper integration. True manufacturing involves local design, component sourcing, and production, while assembly focuses on final integration of imports. Examples:

CP Plus (Aditya Infotech Ltd.): A leading Indian OEM, it operates India’s largest CCTV manufacturing facility (world’s third-largest) in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, producing STQC-certified cameras with emphasis on local component sourcing and R&D. This aligns with true “Make in India,” moving beyond assembly to full production, including smart surveillance tech. It trains installers and supports “Made in Bharat” for self-reliance.
Sparsh Securitech: Pioneered local CCTV manufacturing in India since 2007, becoming the first to produce 100% Indian-designed and made products. It invests ~8% of revenue in R&D, manufactures for 15 brands (shifting from China), and holds full-range STQC cybersecurity certification. This represents true manufacturing, with factories enabling high local value addition and exports.
Matrix Comsec: An Indian OEM with three decades of experience, it designs and manufactures over 60 security products in India, focusing on innovation for global markets. It embodies “Make in India” by building complete solutions locally, reducing import dependency.
Prama Hikvision India: A joint venture between Chinese Hikvision and Indian partners, it runs India’s largest integrated manufacturing facility in Vasai (near Mumbai), producing over 850 models monthly with a ₹500 crore investment. While it supports “Make in India” through local production, critics view it as assembly-heavy due to reliance on Hikvision’s tech and components, though it claims phased indigenization.
Honeywell Commercial Security (India operations): Launched its first “Made in India” CCTV portfolio (50 Series) in 2025, fully designed and produced locally via partnership with Indian EMS provider VVDN Technologies. Class 1 certified under “Make in India,” it emphasizes enterprise-grade features with high local content, shifting from potential imports to true manufacturing.
Vintron Informatics Ltd.: Focuses on strong local manufacturing capabilities for CCTV, aligning with domestic production under “Make in India.”

Other Indian OEMs like Godrej Security Solutions and Zicom emphasize local presence but may involve assembly of imported parts; foreign-linked ones (e.g., Dahua India) often assemble/rebrand Chinese goods. Assembly is common for cost reasons, but PLI incentives are pushing more toward manufacturing.
Network Equipment: Indian OEMs and Practices
India’s network equipment sector benefits from PLI schemes targeting telecom gear like routers, switches, and fiber optics, amid 5G rollout. True manufacturing includes local R&D and component production, while assembly dominates for foreign brands. Indian OEMs are stronger here due to defense and telecom needs.

Tejas Networks (Tata Group): Designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance wireline/wireless networking products in India, supplying to BSNL’s 4G/5G networks (e.g., 1 lakh sites). It partners with local EMS like Optiemus for production, embodying “Make in India” with end-to-end capabilities and exports.
HFCL: Manufactures telecom equipment, optical fiber cables, and network solutions at five Indian units (Hyderabad, Goa, Chennai, Hosur). It provides end-to-end digital networks for telcos, defense, and railways, with strong local R&D and production, aligning with true “Make in India” for self-reliance in 5G and surveillance-integrated networks.

Other examples include Sterlite Technologies (fiber optics manufacturing) for true make, while foreign OEMs like Cisco or Ericsson often assemble in India via partners. Assembly helps quick scaling but limits tech transfer; true manufacturing, as in Tejas/HFCL, supports exports and jobs.
Overall, while “Assemble in India” has driven initial growth (e.g., via trade wars shifting from China), the “truth” is a push toward deeper “Make in India” for security and economy, with OEMs like CP Plus and Tejas leading, per government audits and certifications. Challenges persist, like import dependency (~$700B annually), but PLI has attracted investments.
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https://www.matrixcomsec.com/make-in-india-and-what-it-means-for-indian-cctv-manufacturers/
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https://www.equitymaster.com/detail.asp?date=12/01/2024&story=1&title=5-Stocks-Shaping-the-CCTV-Surveillance-Ecosystem

https://www.cpplusworld.com/
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https://cpplusworld.com/news/129

How CP Plus Revolutionized Smart Surveillance in India

https://www.sparshsecuritech.com/blog/revolutionizing-surveillance-the-rise-of-make-in-india-s-cctv-industry
https://www.sparshsecuritech.com/about-us/company-overview
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sparsh-cctv-leads-way-india-101400003.html

Sparsh CCTV becomes the first video surveillance company in the world to get cyber-security certification for full range from STQC

https://yourstory.com/smbstory/fighting-china-dominance-sparsh-cctv-emerging-stronger-electronics-industry

Sparsh CCTV Leads the Way as India Mandates STQC Certification for all CCTV Products

https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/sparsh-cctv-india-s-leading-government-security-provider-makes-strategic-entry-into-the-retail-market-124091200835_1.html
https://ifsecindia.com/Post.aspx?Id=18772
https://www.asmag.com/showpost/34384.aspx

Hikvision Begins Manufacturing in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahCiqZD8_Kw&pp=ygURI3RoZWR2cnByb2R1Y3Rpb24%253D
https://www.ncnonline.net/prama-hikvision-inaugurates-indias-first-and-largest-integrated-world-class-security-surveillance-facility/
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tejas-networks_10yearsofmakeinindia-decadeofprogress-activity-7244691077394284544-Umsw

Tejas Networks Completes Supply of Telecom Equipment for BSNL’s 1 Lakh 4G/5G Sites

https://www.angelone.in/news/optiemus-launches-telecom-equipment-manufacturing-in-india
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tejas_Networks
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/really-made-india-just-assembled-here-path-true-sachin-v-saxena-qjjyc

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