Samarth

What Samarth does

Samarth Security Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian OEM manufacturer of physical security equipment founded in 1999 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, operating with 501-1,000 employees under founder and Managing Director Yashwant V. Patil. The company builds metal detection hardware (single-zone and multi-zone Door Frame Metal Detectors compliant with NIJ 0601.02, IS 14132:2021, and IEC-61010-1; handheld detectors; under-vehicle surveillance systems), pedestrian and vehicular access control (turnstiles, swing gates, flap gates, boom barriers, bollards), and integrates these into larger command-and-control deployments. Its product range is supported by a proprietary patented portfolio valid across 73 countries and certified by NABL-accredited labs.

The company sells predominantly through a direct enterprise field-sales motion into Indian government, municipal, transit, and critical infrastructure buyers, with project-based deployments including Safe City projects in Nanded and Kolhapur, security systems at Vidhan Bhawan and BARC, and Multi-Zone DFMD installations at all Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) stations. Revenue mechanics combine one-time hardware sales with project-based system integration services (smart city command centres, traffic, surveillance) and, more recently, a subscription-based PSaaS (Physical Security-as-a-Service) cloud platform that unifies surveillance, access control, Aadhaar-based visitor management, fire detection, and AI-based analytics. Adjacent offerings—Smart Education (Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance, smart classrooms), Datacentre Solutions (ELV, edge/micro data centres), and Digital Twin planning tools—broaden the surface area beyond pure security OEM.

Samarth operates primarily in India across Government & Municipalities, Critical Infrastructure & Transit, Corporate & Enterprise, and Educational Institutions segments, with pricing being quote-based and contact-driven for enterprise deployments and monthly subscription for residential PSaaS. Strategic positioning centres on being a vertically integrated Indian OEM with regulatory-grade hardware, expanding into recurring-revenue services and adjacent infrastructure verticals such as data centres and education technology.

Name

Samarth

Legal name

Samarth Security Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://samarthsec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Samarth Security Systems is an Indian OEM manufacturer founded in 1999 that designs, manufactures, and integrates physical security hardware—metal detectors, access control, and surveillance—and delivers Safe City, smart city, and transit security projects to government, critical infrastructure, enterprise, and educational customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intrusion Detection & Burglar Alarm Systems Integration (BPAKAGAC), Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Physical security equipment
• Metal detection systems
• Access control solutions
• Physical security-as-a-service
• Surveillance system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Security Hardware Sales: One-time sales of physical security products including metal detectors, access control systems, turnstiles, barriers, UVSS, and explosive detection systems. Revenue generated through direct enterprise sales to government and corporate clients.
2. PSaaS (Physical Security-as-a-Service) Subscription: Cloud-based monitoring and management subscription service providing ongoing revenue through software platform access, remote monitoring, and managed security services.
3. System Integration Services: Project-based services for integrating surveillance, access control, traffic systems, command centres, and analytics into single operational platforms for Smart City and Safe City projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Samarth Security Systems manufactures, supplies, tests, and installs electronic security and surveillance equipment, including Door Frame Metal Detectors (single zone and multi zone), Handheld Metal Detectors, pedestrian and vehicular access control systems (turnstiles, gates, boom barriers, bollards, UVSS), Under Vehicle Scanners, and explosive detection systems. The company complements hardware with a cloud-based PSaaS (Physical Security-as-a-Service) platform, System Integration services for Smart City and Safe City deployments, and adjacent Smart Education and Datacentre Solutions.

Product overview

Samarth Security Systems operates as an OEM manufacturer offering a multi-vertical security portfolio. The core offering comprises Physical Security Products (Door Frame Metal Detectors, Handheld Metal Detectors, pedestrian and vehicular access control systems), supported by cloud-based PSaaS platform for unified security management. The company provides System Integration services connecting surveillance, access control, traffic systems, and analytics into operational platforms. Adjacent solutions include Smart Education (interactive classrooms, Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance, training platforms) and Datacentre Solutions (ELV systems, modular edge datacentres, engineering services). All products share a unified security infrastructure theme, with the PSaaS platform serving as the cloud orchestration layer across physical security, education, and data centre verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Zone Door Frame Metal Detectors Whole-body screening DFMDs with simple operation and dependable accuracy for entry-point security; includes models 104DA, 105EA, and portable 105EY, intended for government, transit, corporate, and institutional buyers.
• Multi Zone Door Frame Metal Detectors 8-zone precision DFMDs with integrated CCTV, footfall counting, and touchscreen displays; NIJ 0601.02 / IS 14132:2021 compliant variants; deployed at Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) stations.
• Handheld Metal Detectors Continuous-operation handheld screening devices with advanced detection; models 103C, 103CY (with vibration), 101A (extended search coil), and 102B for supplementary screening at entry points.
• Pedestrian Access Control Pedestrian access barriers including Tripod Turnstiles, Motorized Turnstiles, Swing Gates, Flap Gates, P-Type Gates, and Full Height Turnstiles; supports card, biometric, facial recognition, and QR code authentication for enterprise and government campuses.
• Vehicular Access Control Vehicle access regulation products including Boom Barriers (3-6m adjustable), Bollards, and Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS) for high-resolution real-time undercarriage imaging at critical and corporate sites.
• Other Security Products Additional security equipment including Trolley-Mounted Under Vehicle Scanner, Hand-Held Search Lights (up to 300m range), and Under Vehicle Trolley Mirrors for perimeter and vehicle inspection use cases.
• PSaaS (Physical Security as a Service) Cloud-based unified security platform integrating surveillance, access control, entrance management, Aadhaar-based visitor management, fire detection, and AI-based analytics for enterprise and residential subscribers; delivered as a recurring subscription service.
• System Integration Integration services combining surveillance, access control, traffic systems, command centres, and analytics into single operational platforms; includes Smart Parking, Digital Twin, Digital Signage, and IT Infrastructure Services for Safe City and Smart City deployments.
• Smart Education Educational technology ecosystem combining Smart Classroom Solutions (interactive panels, AR/VR, LMS), AEBAS (Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System with face recognition), and Training & Placement Solutions for schools, universities, and vocational institutions.
• Datacentre Solutions Data centre facilities, managed services, and connectivity including ELV Solutions, Edge and Micro Datacentres (modular prefabricated), and Engineering Services (design, deployment, maintenance) for enterprise and infrastructure clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ entry points secured nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Verkada: Verkada is a cloud-native physical security platform combining cameras, access control, and sensors in a unified SaaS model; an emerging direct competitor to Samarth's PSaaS offering in the enterprise segment.
• Genetec: Genetec is a specialist in unified physical security software (Security Center, PSIM, access control, video management). It represents the software platform layer that Samarth's PSaaS competes against for enterprise and city-scale deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Bosch is a global provider of video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, and integrated security solutions, competing with Samarth on large infrastructure and government projects in India and abroad.
• Godrej Security Solutions: Godrej Security Solutions is an established Indian security brand offering safes, locks, surveillance, and access control solutions with broader consumer and enterprise reach, overlapping Samarth's commercial and institutional offerings.
• Dahua Technology India: Dahua is a major Chinese OEM of video surveillance and security equipment with strong presence in India through local distribution and integration partners, directly competing with Samarth in price-sensitive tenders.
• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network video surveillance and access control, often specified alongside Samarth's OEM hardware in enterprise and government deployments in India.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell is a global incumbent in building security, access control, and integrated security management platforms. Samarth previously received a Honeywell supply partner award, indicating historical overlap and ongoing competition on large enterprise tenders.

Direct peers

• Prama Hikvision India: Prama Hikvision is the Indian arm of Hikvision, manufacturing and distributing CCTV, video surveillance, and access control products; a direct competitor in India for government and enterprise security projects.
• Zicom Electronic Security Systems: Zicom is an Indian electronic security OEM and integrator offering CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security solutions directly comparable to Samarth's core product portfolio.
• CP Plus (Aditya Infotech): CP Plus is one of India's largest OEM manufacturers of CCTV, surveillance, and access control products, competing head-to-head with Samarth in government, Safe City, and enterprise security tenders across India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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