Centre Mandates 9KT Gold Hallmarking

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-03T10:09:49.109337+05:30

- **India** to make hallmarking of **9-karat gold jewellery** mandatory soon. - Move driven by **Gen Z's preference** for affordable gold and rise in **chain-snatching incidents**. - **BIS** already mandates hallmarking for six purity categories since 2022. - Official order expected after final consultations with stakeholders. - **Retailers** to stock more 9KT gold, benefiting consumers with affordable, certified products.

India to make hallmarking of 9-karat gold jewellery mandatory soon.
Move driven by Gen Z's preference for affordable gold and rise in chain-snatching incidents.
BIS already mandates hallmarking for six purity categories since 2022.
Official order expected after final consultations with stakeholders.
Retailers to stock more 9KT gold, benefiting consumers with affordable, certified products.