BIS Raises Gold Hallmarking Fee To Rs 75 Per Article
he Bureau of Indian Standards has raised the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery to Rs 75 per article from Rs 45, increasing the compliance cost for jewellers while retaining the silver fee at Rs 35.
Silver Jewellery Hallmarking May Become Mandatory From October
The government plans to make silver jewellery hallmarking mandatory from October 2026, expanding BIS oversight as silver consumption, prices and jewellery trade volumes rise.
Over 77 lakh silver jewellery pieces hallmarked with HUID since September 2025
BIS says over 77 lakh silver jewellery pieces and artefacts received HUID hallmarking since September 2025, with southern India accounting for 62% of hallmarking activity.
Gold hallmarking may get ‘sold’ tag linked to HUID
IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.
BIS Steps Up Preparations for Mandatory Silver Hallmarking
Bureau of Indian Standards is strengthening infrastructure, stakeholder outreach and compliance mechanisms as it evaluates the rollout of mandatory silver hallmarking across India’s jewellery and silverware sectors.
Seven Districts Added in Sixth Phase of Mandatory Gold Hallmarking
The Government of India has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to seven additional districts under the sixth phase of implementation, increasing nationwide coverage to 380 districts effective March 2, 2026.
BIS Notifies New Diamond Terminology Standard
India adopts IS 19469:2025 on January 15, 2026, reserving the term “diamond” exclusively for natural diamonds, mandating clear disclosure for laboratory-grown diamonds to address consumer confusion and standardize trade practices.
BIS Notifies Diamond Disclosure Standard IS 19469:2025
BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.
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 Bullion & Jewellers Association Calls for Self-Hallmarking of Silver Jewellery
The India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to implement mandatory self-hallmarking for silver products by jewellers, rather than relying on external hallmarking agencies.
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.
Surat jewellers push for hallmarking of 10K gold as affordable jewellery gains ground
With gold prices touching new highs, Surat's jewellery manufacturing industry is seeking formal recognition for a more affordable category: 10 karat gold
Gold Hallmarking Initiative Sees Significant Growth in 2024, Boosting Consumer Confidence: Department of Consumer Affairs
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has marked 2024 as a milestone year for its gold hallmarking initiative, reporting significant progress in ensuring the authenticity and quality of gold jewellery across India
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
BIS Takes Firm Action Against Jewellers Violating HUID Display Rules
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified its crackdown on jewellers who fail to display the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number on gold ornaments, as mandated by a 2023 regulation
