9-Carat Gold Gains Ground in India’s Jewellery Market
Rising gold prices are pushing Indian jewellers towards lower-purity jewellery, with 9-carat offerings gaining traction as retailers seek more accessible price points for consumers.
India Extends Mandatory Hallmarking to Include 9-Carat Gold
In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.
CaratLane Expands Footprint as Young Indians Drive Demand for Lightweight, Low-Carat Jewellery
CaratLane, a subsidiary of Titan Company, is charting an aggressive expansion plan for the current financial year, driven by strong consumer interest in lower-carat, lightweight jewellery among young Indian shoppers
Gold Industry Calls for Hallmarking of 9-Carat Jewellery Amid Soaring Prices
As gold and silver prices surge to unprecedented levels, the gold trade has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to introduce hallmarking and Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) numbers for 9-carat gold jewellery
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