Today, 25 years later, private security guards, with their distinct uniforms and significant role in providing security, are now an established part of society. Malls, markets, commercial complexes, industrial houses and innumerable other establishments, have turned to private security guards to protect them. The arrival of Group 4 in India spurred the transformation of private manned guarding into a business - an industry that now boasts of 5 million+ guards in India. The company has a string of events planned this month to celebrate its silver jubilee.