ASSAYING AND HALLMARKING CENTRE
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked piece
With gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value. Mandatory hallmarking in India, regulated by BIS, certifies gold's karat and fineness, reducing fraud risk and enabling fair valuation. Buyers should verify BIS logo, HUID, and purity marks for authenticity.
22K gold rate today: Check gold jewellery prices of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers
Major jewellers like Malabar, Tanishq, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan are offering 22K gold at around Rs 11,500 per gram. IBJA rates also reflect this trend. As of October 24, 2025, Kalyan Jewellers’ price for 22K gold jewellery in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi is Rs 11,500 per gram.
Gold purity check: Will I be compensated if my gold jewellery is found to be of lesser purity?
Gold hallmarking is now mandatory to ensure purity. Consumers can verify hallmarked gold using the BIS Care App's HUID feature. Unhallmarked jewellery can be tested at BIS-recognised centres for a fee, with compensation available if purity is found to be less than marked.
Voluntary-based silver hallmarking under revised rules begins; here’s how you can check silver purity
Starting September 1, 2025, India implements HUID-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles on a voluntary basis, according to the revised IS 2112:2025 standards. Consumers can verify article details like purity and jeweller information via the BIS Care App.
Government introduces voluntary silver jewellery hallmarking with digital traceability
The government is set to launch voluntary hallmarking for silver items from September 1. This move includes a digital ID system for purity checks. The Bureau of Indian Standards updated its rules to match gold hallmarking. Consumers can check details using the BIS Care app. The new standard features seven purity grades.
Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery expands to 18 more districts
India expanded its mandatory gold hallmarking program to 18 more districts, bringing the total to 361. Since launching in June 2021, over 40 crore gold jewelry pieces have been hallmarked, boosting consumer trust. The program has also led to a surge in registered jewelers and assaying centers.
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Purchase gold wisely this Dhanteras: Govt urges festive shoppers to buy BIS hallmarked gold jewellery
How to check purity of gold: Hallmarking in gold jewellery involves three markings: the BIS Standard Mark, the purity of gold expressed in carats and fineness, and a unique 6-digit alphanumeric HUID code. The HUID, or Hallmarking Unique ID, is a distinctive 6-digit alphanumeric code that is engraved on every gold jewellery item.
Check purity of gold using BIS app: Here’s a step-by-step guide to check gold hallmarking
How to check puity of gold: Customers can get their samples or jewels checked at any BIS-Recognized Assaying & Hallmarking Centre. Also, they can check authenticity of the hallmarking, download the BIS CARE application.
Holding old, un-hallmarked gold jewellery? Here's what you can do
It is mandatory for jewellers to sell only BIS hallmarked gold jewellery with 6 digit HUID number. Further, the hallmarking symbols have been revised by the government effective from July 1, 2021. However, many people might be holding old, un-hallmarked gold jewellery or hallmarked gold jewellery with old symbols. Read on to know what you can do about it.
Buying gold? Here’s what the correct bill should include
Buying gold jewellery is very expensive as precious metal is very expensive. Hence, it is important that the invoice issued to you by the jeweller has all the required information in case any dispute arises in the future. Read on to know how should a correct gold jewellery bill look like.
Govt permits 16k-odd jewellers to sell "declared" old gold hallmarked stock till June-end
"Provided that if any person had already given declaration as required by the Bureau under sub-section 4 of section 18 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016) declaring his old stock of gold jewellery or gold artefacts with old hallmarking as existed prior to July 1, 2021, such person shall be permitted to sell or display or offer to sell such declared stock of gold jewellery or gold artefacts up to June 30, 2023," the notification said.
Govt plans to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory: BIS chief
Gold bullion is used as a raw material for manufacturing of jewellery and its purity is paramount, considering the large volume of jewellery, he said
Govt plans to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory: BIS chief
Gold bullion is used as a raw material for manufacturing of jewellery and its purity is paramount, considering the large volume of jewellery, he said.
Around 3.7 crore jewellery hallmarked during April-July: Bureau of Indian Standards
The registration of jewellers was made free and valid for lifetime. Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) based hallmarking portal was launched on July 1, 2021 wherein the entire workflow in the assaying and hallmarking centre is automated and made online. The bureau listed some important achievements since the release of mandatory hallmarking on June 16, 2021.
14 important FAQs answered on gold hallmarking
Two precious metals, gold and silver, have been brought under the ambit of Hallmarking in India. The BIS website has a list of frequently asked questions about gold hallmarking.
Consumers can get un-hallmarked jewellery tested at BIS recognised centres
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs said mandatory hallmarking has been successfully implemented wherein 3 lakh gold articles are being hallmarked with HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) every day.
Gold jewellery hallmarking picking up significantly in India: GJEPC
Consumers through BIS Care app, can view the details of hallmarked jewellery such as type of jewellery, purity, name of assaying and hallmarking centre (AHC), name of the jeweller, date of hallmarking, which will help in further raising consumer confidence in gold.
Gold hallmarking becomes mandatory but with several exemptions
The press release also stated that gold of additional carats 20, 23 and 24 will be allowed for hallmarking. Say, if you buy gold bangles of 23 carat, then your jeweller will be required to sell you hallmarked gold jewellery.
BIS appeals to jewellers to reconsider Monday’s strike
The pace of hallmarking has gathered momentum with almost 10 million pieces of jewellery having been hallmarked since it became mandatory on June 16, BIS said, referring to jewellers’ complaints about the slow pace of the process.
Government asks jewellers' body to reconsider August 23 strike over hallmarking gold
Mandatory gold hallmarking has come into force from June 16 in a phased manner. The government has identified 256 districts from 28 states and union territories for phase-1 implementation.
Look for these four signs of purity while buying gold
To certify the purity of gold jewellery, BIS does hallmarking on the gold jewellery. BIS hallmarking consists of four components.
Government urged to extend deadline for mandatory hallmarking of jewellery by one year
GJC said that according to the recent data taken from the BIS website, there are 940 assaying and hallmarking (A&H) centres spread in 245 districts across India and the number of jewellers registered with BIS are 31,585. However, the percentage of districts in several key Indian states without hallmarking centres is very high.
NGT directs SPCBs to follow CPCB guidelines to check pollution caused due to gold testing
The tribunal's direction came while disposing of a plea filed by James Jose, Managing Director, CGR Hallmarkers Pvt. Ltd, seeking regulatory regime to check acidic activities in testing of gold in Kerala.
Only 10% of Indian jewellers opt for hallmarked gold ahead of wedding season
If hallmarking is not done by the deadline, jewellers will not be able to continue their business. Small jewellers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities and in rural areas are particularly vulnerable while large organised retail chains stand to gain.
Government launches online registration and renewal of gold hallmarking centres
.Currently, gold hallmarking is voluntary in nature. However, it will be made mandatory from June 2021. Gold sold by jewellers will need to have 'hallmark' quality certification. Presently, there are 921 hallmarking centres located in 234 districts. The online system will ensure that applications to set up a new centre or renew the existing licence can be submitted online.
Govt notifies mandatory gold hallmarking; WGC welcomes move
As per the notification, only a registered jewellers will be allowed to sell the hallmarked gold articles through certified sales outlets.
Gold hallmarking still at 50%; trade to add more centres
In FY17, 475 tonnes of gold were hallmarked.
Gold industry plans 100 hallmarking units
Industry believes this will help ensure purity of the metal sold in India.
Gold jewellery may not be as pure as sellers promise: MMTC-PAMP
The BIS, which plans to issue a unique ID number for every hallmarked item—a move that will help curb duplication and aid in traceability.
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