Palmonas Raises INR 55 Crore in Series A, Plans Aggressive Expansion Across India
D2C demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas has secured INR 55 crore in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures SEAI, fuelling its ambitious expansion across India and beyond.
BIS Makes Silver Jewellery Hallmarking Mandatory from September; Gold Regulations Expanded
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.
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.
Government Approves Hallmarking for 9-Karat Gold Jewellery to Revive Demand
The government has officially approved hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewellery, expanding the existing range of certified gold purities in an effort to make the yellow metal more accessible to cost-sensitive buyers.
Government to Mandate Hallmarking for 9-Karat Gold Jewellery
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing both consumer demand and safety concerns, the Indian government is set to make hallmarking of 9-karat (KT) gold jewellery mandatory
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