Top 10 ISO 27001 Certification Companies & Bodies in India (2026)
The top ISO 27001 certification companies in India fall into two groups. A consultant (such as CyberSapiens) builds your ISMS and gets you audit-ready. An accredited certification body (such as BSI India, TÜV SÜD, Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV India, SGS, Intertek, STQC or IRQS) runs the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and issues the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate. Most Indian companies need one of each.
Disclosure: this list is written by CyberSapiens, an ISO 27001 consultancy, and we include ourselves at number 1. Every certification body’s details were taken from its own website and checked in October 2026. We were not paid to include anyone. If you spot an error, tell us and we will fix it.
Search for “ISO certification agencies in India” and you will find hundreds of names: global certifiers, Indian certifiers, consultants and small agencies offering a certificate in a few days. They are not the same thing, and some certificates are worth far more than others. This guide lists the top 10 ISO 27001 certification companies in India for 2026, explains what each one does, and shows you how to check that a certificate is genuine.
ISO 27001 certification companies in India at a glance
Use this table to shortlist. “Consultant” means the firm helps you build and run your information security management system (ISMS). “Certification body” means the firm audits you and issues the certificate.
| # | Company | Type | In India | Proof to check | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberSapiens | Consultant | Bengaluru and Mangaluru; remote across India | ISO 27001:2022 certified itself | Startups, SaaS and IT services firms wanting a done-for-you path |
| 2 | BSI India | Certification body | In India since 1999 (New Delhi) | Online certificate directory | Exporters that want a globally known certificate brand |
| 3 | TÜV SÜD South Asia | Certification body | Nationwide, toll-free 1800-212-2000 | NABCB-accredited for ISO 27001 | Manufacturers and IT firms already using TÜV SÜD |
| 4 | Bureau Veritas India | Certification body | Offices in major Indian cities | Global certification network | Large and multi-site organisations |
| 5 | DNV India | Certification body | Certifies large Indian IT companies | Online certificate check | Enterprises with global customers |
| 6 | TÜV India (TÜV NORD) | Certification body | Head office Mumbai | National and international accreditations | Companies wanting several ISO standards from one certifier |
| 7 | SGS India | Certification body | Offices across India | Global certification network | Firms that also need ISO 27001 auditor training |
| 8 | Intertek India | Certification body | Certifies Indian cyber and IT centres | Global certification network | Global capability centres (GCCs) and IT service providers |
| 9 | STQC Certification Services | Government certification body | Under MeitY, Government of India | NABCB-accredited for ISMS | Government departments, PSUs and their suppliers |
| 10 | IRQS | Certification body | Head office Mumbai | RvA (Dutch Accreditation Council) accredited | Buyers who prefer an Indian-origin certifier |
The top 10 ISO 27001 certification companies in India (2026)
CyberSapiens – best end-to-end ISO 27001 consultant for startups and SaaS
CyberSapiens takes you from the first gap analysis to the certificate: scoping, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, policies, Annex A controls, internal audit and support on the day of your Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. We then work alongside our accredited certification partners, such as Gabriel Registrar, so the audit stays independent. CyberSapiens holds its own ISO 27001:2022 certification, so we follow the same process we sell.
- Clear, fixed scope and timeline agreed before work starts
- ISO 27001 combined with SOC 2, VAPT and DPDP Act readiness
- Support for surveillance audits in years 2 and 3
Best for: Indian startups, SaaS companies and IT service providers that want one team to do the work. Read our ISO 27001 implementation guide for India →
BSI India – certification body with a global brand
BSI is the UK’s national standards body and one of the best-known names in ISO certification worldwide. It opened its New Delhi facility in 1999 and certifies many Indian IT and software companies against ISO/IEC 27001. BSI certificates can be checked in its online client directory.
Best for: exporters and IT service companies whose overseas clients recognise the BSI name. You still need to build your ISMS first, in-house or with a consultant.
TÜV SÜD South Asia – NABCB-accredited ISO 27001 certifier
TÜV SÜD is a German testing, inspection and certification group. Its Indian ISO 27001 page states that its certification is accredited by NABCB, India’s national accreditation board for certification bodies. It also offers ISO 27001 training for internal teams.
Best for: manufacturers, automotive suppliers and IT firms that already hold other TÜV SÜD certificates.
Bureau Veritas India – certifier for large and multi-site companies
Bureau Veritas is an international inspection and certification company. In India it certifies engineering, technology and IT services firms against ISO/IEC 27001, often alongside ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Best for: large or multi-site organisations that want one certifier for several standards.
DNV India – certifier trusted by large IT companies
DNV’s business assurance arm audits and certifies management systems, including ISO/IEC 27001. Several large Indian IT and technology companies publish ISO 27001 certificates issued by DNV, and each certificate can be checked online.
Best for: enterprises and IT service providers with global customers that ask for a well-known certifier.
TÜV India (TÜV NORD Group) – Mumbai-based certifier
TÜV India Pvt. Ltd. is part of the German TÜV NORD Group. It offers management system and IT certification, including ISO 27001, with a standard process: Stage 1 readiness review, Stage 2 certification audit, closure of non-conformities, certificate issue and yearly surveillance audits.
Best for: companies that want ISO 27001 plus other ISO or product certificates from one provider.
SGS India – certification plus auditor training
SGS is a global testing, inspection and certification group with a dedicated information security and cyber security service line in India. It audits and certifies against ISO/IEC 27001 and runs ISO 27001 training courses.
Best for: organisations that want certification and also want to train staff as internal auditors.
Intertek India – certifier for cyber and IT centres
Intertek audits and certifies Indian organisations against ISO/IEC 27001. It has certified cyber security and IT delivery centres in India, including Deloitte’s Cyber Intelligence Centre in 2017.
Best for: global capability centres (GCCs) and IT service providers serving overseas clients.
STQC Certification Services – the Government of India’s certifier
STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) is a directorate of MeitY. Its certification services are accredited by NABCB for ISO 27001 information security management systems. STQC also tests and certifies IT products and e-governance systems.
Best for: government departments, PSUs and vendors bidding for government IT work.
IRQS – Indian-origin certification body
IRQS (Indian Register Quality Systems) is a certification body promoted by the Indian Register of Shipping. It offers ISO 27001:2022 ISMS certification and states that it holds accreditation from the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA).
Best for: Indian companies that prefer an Indian-origin certifier with international accreditation.
ISO 27001 consultant vs certification body: what’s the difference?
ISO 27001 consultant
- Runs the gap analysis and risk assessment
- Writes policies, procedures and the Statement of Applicability
- Helps put Annex A controls in place
- Runs your internal audit and management review
- Prepares your team for the external audit
Certification body (auditor)
- Runs the Stage 1 (documents) and Stage 2 (evidence) audits
- Issues the ISO 27001 certificate if you pass
- Runs surveillance audits in years 2 and 3
- Must be accredited by an IAF-member accreditation body
- Cannot consult on the same ISMS it certifies
That last point matters. Under the international rules for certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17021-1), a certifier must stay impartial, so it cannot design your ISMS and then audit it. If an agency offers to “consult and certify” you in one package, ask exactly which accredited body will issue the certificate.
ISO 27001 certification requirements in India
To be certified, your organisation must meet clauses 4 to 10 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and apply the Annex A controls that fit your risks. In practice, the auditor will ask to see:
- The ISMS scope – which offices, teams, systems and services are covered
- An information security policy and objectives approved by management
- A risk assessment and risk treatment plan
- A Statement of Applicability covering all 93 Annex A controls
- Evidence the controls work: access reviews, backups, training records, incident logs, supplier checks
- An internal audit and a management review completed before Stage 2
ISO 27001 is voluntary in India, but it is the easiest way to show you meet customer and regulator expectations, such as the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, CERT-In’s 2022 cyber security directions, and sector rules from RBI, SEBI and IRDAI.
ISO 27001 certification process in India
- Gap analysis (1–2 weeks). Compare what you do today with ISO 27001:2022.
- Scope and risk assessment (2–3 weeks). Agree what is covered, then find and rate your information security risks.
- Build the ISMS (4–10 weeks). Write policies, put Annex A controls in place and train staff.
- Internal audit and management review (2 weeks). Check everything works before the certifier arrives.
- Stage 1 audit. The certification body reviews your documents and readiness.
- Stage 2 audit. The certification body tests evidence that the controls work. Fix any non-conformities.
- Certificate and surveillance. The certificate is valid for three years, with surveillance audits in years 2 and 3.
How to choose the right ISO 27001 certification company in India
- Decide what you need. No security team? Start with a consultant. Already running an ISMS? You may only need a certification body.
- Check the accreditation. Ask which accreditation body covers the certifier’s ISO 27001 work, and make sure it is an IAF member (for example NABCB in India, UKAS, RvA or EIAC). Certificates from non-accredited “agencies” are often rejected by overseas clients.
- Make sure it’s ISO 27001:2022. The transition period for the old 2013 version ended on 31 October 2025, so new certificates should show ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
- Be careful with “certificate in 7 days” offers. A real certification needs a working ISMS and two audit stages. Very fast, very cheap offers usually mean an unaccredited certificate.
- Get a fixed scope and quote. Ask what is included: number of sites and people, internal audit, audit-day support, and years 2–3.
How to check if a company in India is ISO 27001 certified
Whether you are checking a supplier or your own new certificate, these three checks take about five minutes:
- Search IAF CertSearch. The International Accreditation Forum’s database (iafcertsearch.org) lists certificates issued under accredited schemes, including many Indian ISO certified companies.
- Search the certifier’s register. BSI, DNV, TÜV and most large certification bodies have an online directory where you can enter the certificate number or company name.
- Read the scope and version. A certificate only covers the sites and services written on it, and it should say ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
What affects ISO 27001 certification cost in India?
There is no fixed price because every ISMS is different. Your total has two parts: the consultant (if you use one) and the certification body’s audit fees for Stage 1, Stage 2 and the two surveillance years. These factors make the biggest difference:
| Cost factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of employees in scope | Audit days are set by headcount, so more people means more audit days. |
| Number of sites | Each office or data centre in scope may need to be visited or sampled. |
| Current security maturity | Companies with few controls need more consulting time and new tools. |
| Choice of certification body | Global certifiers and Indian certifiers charge different day rates. |
| Extra standards | Combining ISO 27001 with SOC 2 or ISO 27701 saves effort but adds scope. |
For an exact figure for your company, ask us for a fixed quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best ISO 27001 certification company in India?
There is no single best company because consultants and certification bodies do different jobs. For an end-to-end consultant, CyberSapiens is a strong option for startups and SaaS firms. For the certificate itself, choose an accredited certification body such as BSI India, TÜV SÜD, Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV India, SGS, Intertek, STQC or IRQS.
What is the difference between an ISO 27001 consultant and a certification body?
A consultant helps you build and run your information security management system and prepares you for the audit. A certification body is an independent, accredited auditor that runs the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and issues the certificate. The same company cannot do both for your ISMS.
Which accreditation should an ISO 27001 certificate have in India?
Choose a certificate from a certification body accredited by a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), such as NABCB in India or another IAF member like UKAS, RvA or EIAC. IAF recognition means the certificate is accepted internationally and can be looked up in IAF CertSearch.
How long does it take to get ISO 27001 certified in India?
For most small and mid-sized Indian companies it takes about three to six months from gap analysis to certificate. Larger organisations, or those starting with few security controls, can take longer.
How much does ISO 27001 certification cost in India?
It depends on the number of employees and sites in scope, how ready you are, and which certification body you choose. You pay a consultant for implementation (if you use one) and a certification body for the audits over a three-year cycle.
Is ISO 27001 certification mandatory in India?
No, ISO 27001 is voluntary in India. However, many enterprise and overseas clients ask for it in contracts, and it helps show you meet the DPDP Act, 2023, CERT-In directions and sector rules from RBI, SEBI and IRDAI.
How do I check if a company in India is ISO 27001 certified?
Search the company name or certificate number in IAF CertSearch or in the issuing certification body’s online register, check that it shows ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and read the scope to make sure it covers the services you are buying.
Is an ISO 27001:2013 certificate still valid?
No. The transition period for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 ended on 31 October 2025. Current certificates should be issued against ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
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How we built this list: we included one consultant and nine certification bodies that offer ISO 27001 certification to Indian organisations and publish clear information about it. Company details come from each company’s own website and public certificates, checked in October 2026. The order reflects our view of the best fit for Indian SMEs and is not a paid ranking. Company names are trademarks of their owners.
