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.
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
Gold jewellery exports & gold articles exempted from mandatory hallmarking
The new BIS will strengthen the gold jewellery trade and provide boost to the gold jewellery exports from India
World Gold Council and GJEPC Enter into Strategic Partnership for Generic Gold Jewellery Marketing in India
The World Gold Council and Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have signed an agreement to promote gold jewellery in India in 2021
Gold trade Hallmarking will boost consumer confidence: MP Ahammed
Placing greater onus on transparency and accountability, the initiative will greatly reduce instances of consumer victimisation and cheating at the hands of fraudulent players who indulge in malpractices
Govt bans export of gold items above 22-carat purity
The government has banned exports of gold jewellery, medallions and other articles above 22-carat purity in a bid to check round tripping of the precious metal.
Update: Strike against excise duty garners support and strength
MDMA and BDB extends support against excise duty, members have been asked to remain closed on 17th March
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