Recent headlines by major media outlets such as Times of India?and India Today, and many others, including social media posts have sparked concern across the security industry, claiming that Chinese CCTV giants like Hikvision, Dahua, and TP-Link are ?almost barred? or effectively banned from selling in India starting April 1, 2026. However, a closer examination of official government communication, and subsequent industry responses, reveals that these claims are misleading and stem from a misint