Managed security services in India

Security considerations in India

Most clients operate across several Indian cities at once, often a flagship in Mumbai or Delhi with further stores, offices or warehouses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting across every site, with officers supplied by vetted Indian security companies. Officers work in Hindi, English and the regional language of each city, such as Marathi in Mumbai, Kannada in Bengaluru and Tamil in Chennai, and luxury and corporate posts require fluent English.

Retail traffic rises sharply through the festive season around Navratri, Diwali and the winter wedding months, and malls in the large metros see heavy weekend footfall throughout the year. The June to September monsoon affects commuting, shift handovers and exterior posts, particularly in Mumbai. Coverage plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement for peak trading weeks and clear procedures for heat and flooding at outdoor posts.

• Bandra Kurla Complex
• Jio World Drive
• Palladium, Lower Parel
• Kala Ghoda
• DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj
• Khan Market
• Connaught Place
• Cyber City, Gurugram
• UB City, Bengaluru
• HITEC City, Hyderabad

How MGP delivers coverage in India

Coverage in India runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in India

Licensing and registration requirements are confirmed with our local partners before work begins.

Cities in India

• Mumbai
• New Delhi
• Gurugram
• Bengaluru
• Hyderabad
• Chennai
• Kolkata
• Pune

Coverage in other cities is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in India?

No. In India, MGP operates as a managed security services provider. Officers are employed by vetted local security companies that hold the licences required in India, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

Which languages do the officers speak?

Officers work in Hindi and English, together with the regional language of each city. Officers with fluent English are assigned to luxury retail, corporate and hospitality posts.

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