Economy
Bureau of Indian Standards raises gold hallmarking fee to ₹75 ahead of festive season
The Hindu20h
THE BRIEF
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The Bureau of Indian Standards revised hallmarking charges, raising the fee for gold articles from ₹45 to ₹75 with immediate effect.
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The change was notified through the BIS Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated September 14, 2026, while the silver hallmarking fee remains at ₹35.
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The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council urged the government and BIS to immediately review the decision and retain the existing charge.