GOLD PURITY STANDARDS
Gold: The correction was the repositioning, not the end of the trend
Gold remains a vital liquidity source even with price drops. Central banks and individuals are selling gold to ease financial strains. In India, investors are shifting towards Gold ETFs for easier and more efficient investment. This trend offers attractive entry points for building gold exposure. Gold ETFs provide transparent pricing and security, making gold a liquid asset.
Silver prices down today? Check high-purity per kg silver rates (March 27, 2026) on IBJA, MCX, MMTC-PAMP
Silver prices experienced significant fluctuations this week, driven by geopolitical tensions and anticipation of US Fed rate cuts. While MCX rates saw an overall increase from March 23rd to 27th, a notable decline was observed on Thursday. IBJA also reported sharp movements in 999 purity silver prices.
22k gold rate today: Check 22K, 24K gold prices (March 26, 2026) on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Gold prices showed signs of recovery on March 25, 2026, after a mostly down month. Experts anticipate continued volatility due to geopolitical factors and US Fed interest rate uncertainty. Major Indian jewelers like Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds reported 22k gold prices around Rs 13,465 per gram on March 26, 2026.
Reducing import dependence through refining and recycling the way to navigate India Gold sector: Report
India's gold industry is shifting focus from buying to investing. The nation aims to reduce its reliance on imported gold by boosting local refining and recycling efforts. Plans are underway to make India a global center for gold refining and trading. These changes will position India for a greater role in worldwide gold markets.
Gold prices crash today; check 22K, 24K gold rates on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA; Why are silver and gold rates falling?
Gold price today (23 March 2026): Gold and silver prices have plummeted, offering a significant buying opportunity for jewellery shoppers. This sharp decline, attributed to a strengthening US dollar amidst geopolitical fears, has seen substantial drops in bullion rates. Global gold prediction trends remain volatile.
Gold prices crashing today? Check 22K, 24K gold rates on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and IBJA
Gold Prices Crash Today: Gold prices are experiencing a dip in India. This is happening even as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran continue. Major jewellery brands like Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas are showing lower rates.
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Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.
Mandatory gold hallmarking expanded to 7 more districts
Gold hallmarking: The seven districts are: Rupnagar (Punjab), Banda (Uttar Pradesh), Beed (Maharashtra), Gomati (Tripura), Katihar (Bihar), Beawar (Rajasthan) and Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), an official statement said.
Cheap gold in Dubai amid Middle East Crisis: How much gold can you buy and bring to India at lower cost and taxes?
Flight disruptions due to the Iran-Israel conflict have led to discounted gold prices in Dubai, presenting potential buying opportunities for Indians. However, experts caution that customs duties, GST, and other charges can significantly erode profit margins, making large-scale arbitrage unlikely.
Young India shifts to solitaires as prices decline 30%
Solitaire diamond rings are seeing a surge in demand among Indians aged 28-40, with sales rising 25-35% year-on-year following a 30% price drop. A 1-carat ring now costs ₹5-5.5 lakh, down from ₹7-8 lakh, making diamond-heavy, low-gold jewellery more appealing amid high gold prices. Millennials are driving growth, with engagements as the primary purchase but self-buys and milestone-driven purchases also rising. Lower entry barriers and a preference for accessible, meaningful jewellery, including 9-carat and 14-carat gold, are reshaping consumer behaviour, benefiting jewellers despite elevated gold prices.
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.
Buying gold worth Rs 20 lakh in Dubai and selling it in India: Can you make huge gains without any risk? Experts weigh in
Suraj Nangia, founder, Nangia Global, says an Indian traveller who has resided abroad for over one year can bring in a limited amount of gold jewellery duty-free: up to 20 grams for men and 40 grams for women. He reveals travellers exceeding the duty-free jewellery allowance face a tiered duty structure, starting around 3% and rising to 6% and 10% for higher quantities.
22k gold rate today: Check latest gold jewellery prices of Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Joyalukkas
Gold prices are surging, with a significant jump expected in January 2026. Consumers planning to buy gold jewellery should monitor rates from leading brands like Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas.
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.
Govt brings 9 karat gold under mandatory hallmarking
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has mandated hallmarking for 9 Karat gold, effective July 2025, under BIS Amendment No. 2. This inclusion expands the hallmarking grades to eight, ensuring transparency in purity standards for consumers. The revised standard also updates definitions, excluding gold watches and pens from artefacts, and defines specific criteria for gold coins.
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.
How to check purity of gold jewellery? Three signs to check for hallmarking
Gold jewellery hallmarking: If you are buying gold jewellery, then it is important to ensure that it is hallmarked. This is because hallmarking of gold jewellery with HUID number is mandatory. Hallmarking on gold jewellery done by BIS ensures that gold bought is of particular purity. Read on to know more about the hallmarking signs.
Three signs to check for purity of gold of BIS hallmarked jewellery
The government has not only made hallmarking of gold mandatory but has also revised the symbols of hallmarking to be inscribed on gold. It is important for consumers to check these three signs (at the time of buying gold) that will verify the purity of gold bought by them. Here is a look at what these three symbols denote.
This app can help you verify the purity of gold jewellery
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed the 'BIS Care App,' a smartphone application that tracks all ISI and hallmark-certified gold and silver jewellery. Customers can check the purity of hallmarked gold jewellery in real time using this app.
How to check purity of gold
How to check if the gold that you have purchased is pure or not. For this, the Bureau of Indian Standards, a government body, certifies the purity of gold bought by you.
Hallmarking row: No effect of strike, says government; but jewellers disagree
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is implementing a mandatory gold hallmarking system—called Hallmarking Unique ID (HUID)—in the country in a phased manner.
Hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory now. Here's what you need to know
The way you buy gold changed from January 15 as hallmarking has now become mandatory. There are four components that you should look for on the hallmarked gold jewellery to ensure the purity of gold. Here is a look at each of them in detail.
India gets its own gold reference standard
Sources at IGM told ET that the gold reference standard has been verified by the Perth Mint in Australia.
Include 20 carat gold jewellery in hallmark standards: CAIT
In a letter, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) argued that the move will enable the jewellers to make light jewellery at reasonable prices.
IBJA wants 'select' hallmarking of silver
IBJA wants a similar rule to be passed for silver so that jewellery and articles that are hallmarked bears the stamp of that purity only.
India's gold exports can soar 400% in 5 years, says WGC
Indian gold jewellery exports can increase by 400 per cent in the next five years if domestic hallmarking standards improve.
Gold spurts on import duty hike, global sentiment
Gold prices spurted at the domestic bullion market here amid speculative buying in the wake of hike in import duty on yellow metal.
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