Security for premises and events in India
Prices for security in India are quoted per guard or per event. Corporate protection officers have been quoted at about ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 each, and a basic guard detail for a mid-sized wedding at about ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 for the event, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. To get current prices for your site and dates, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.
- Guards per guests: for standard events the guideline is one guard for every 50 guests. High-risk, VIP and large outdoor events need more.
- Schedule and term: the hours per day and the date, or the length of a contract, change the price.
- Licence and armed guards: whether the guards must be licensed or armed is part of the quote, so state it in the request.
- Site and extras: the venue address, its size and any extras, such as vehicles or equipment, are priced separately.
Licences and local rules
A security firm in India needs a PSARA licence, the licence for private security agencies. One listing gives its cost as ₹1,20,000 excluding GST, valid for five years, and asks for company papers, PAN and Aadhaar of the people behind the firm. Ask any firm to show its licence before you hire. For events in Mumbai, listings name a premises licence, a performance licence and no-objection certificates from the traffic and fire departments, and the organiser should check these before the event.
Season and weather
India's climate has a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer. For an outdoor event, plan rain cover and guard positions for the wet season, and say in the request whether the event is outdoors or inside. The prices above are for November 2026.
How security is booked here
Firms quote per guard, per event or per term, and one listing excludes GST, so ask for the total with GST added. Firms in the cities you name can send guards to your site, but ask whether the staff come from a local office or travel from another city, since that affects the cost of extra hours.
What to write in the request
Give the site address or venue, the date and the hours, and the number of guests if it is an event. Say how many guards or posts you need, whether you want an armed or licensed guard, and any extras you need. Add your budget, and say if you want to see the firm's licence papers before you hire.
Describe the site or event in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers. The AI asks for missing details, looks through security firms' websites in India and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. You can also send the request link to firms you already know, create a request or read how it works.
Questions and answers
How much does event security cost in India?
Corporate protection officers have been quoted at about ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 each, and a basic guard detail for a mid-sized wedding at about ₹15,000 to ₹50,000, according to sellers' websites, November 2026.
How many guards does an event need?
For standard events the guideline is one guard for every 50 guests. High-risk, VIP and large outdoor events need more guards.
Does a security firm need a licence?
Yes, a firm needs a PSARA licence. One listing gives its cost as ₹1,20,000 excluding GST, valid for five years. Ask to see it before you hire.
What permits does an event in Mumbai need?
Listings name a premises licence, a performance licence and no-objection certificates from the traffic and fire departments.
