The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised hallmarking fees for gold and silver articles just before the festive buying season. Under the new rules, the hallmarking fee paid by jewellers for gold articles has increased from ₹45 to ₹75 per article. The fee for silver articles remains ₹35 per article, while minimum consignment charges also continue to apply. The revised BIS Hallmarking Amendment Regulations, 2026 came into force on September 14, 2026. For buyers, the change mainly affects the hallmarking component of jewellery bills rather than the gold or silver price itself.What Changed In Hallmarking Fees?The new BIS rules increase the hallmarking fee for gold articles by ₹30 per piece, while the silver hallmarking fee remains unchanged at ₹35. The revised charges are payable by jewellers to recognised Assaying and Hallmarking Centres.The rules also specify separate amounts that BIS can levy on these centres. Applicable taxes are charged in addition to the prescribed fees.Gold hallmarking fee is now ₹75 per article.Gold minimum consignment fee remains ₹200.Silver hallmarking fee remains ₹35 per article.Silver minimum consignment fee remains ₹150.Applicable taxes are additional to these fees.Why Were Fees Revised Now?The revised fees come as India approaches the festive and wedding buying period, when demand for precious-metal jewellery traditionally increases. The official notification, however, only states the revised fee schedule and does not link the change specifically to festive-season demand.Hallmarking is the BIS system used to officially record the purity or fineness of precious-metal articles. It is designed to protect consumers against adulteration and support compliance with prescribed purity standards.For jewellers, the higher gold hallmarking cost means an additional ₹30 per gold article at the prescribed fee level. However, the overall price paid by a customer also depends on the gold rate, making charges, taxes and other applicable costs. BIS says hallmarking charges are not based on the weight of the jewellery.Also Read: Reliance Jio Offers Free Canva Pro Worth ₹4,000: Check Eligible PlansWhat Buyers Should CheckThe revised gold hallmarking fees do not change the basic purpose of hallmarking. Buyers should continue checking the hallmark and purity details on jewellery before completing a purchase. BIS also advises consumers to obtain an authentic bill containing details such as the article description, net precious-metal weight, purity and hallmarking charges.Consumers can also use the BIS CARE system to check HUID-related information for eligible hallmarked articles. The system provides details linked to the hallmark and helps buyers verify important information about the jewellery.Key HighlightsGold hallmarking fee increased from ₹45 to ₹75 per article.Silver hallmarking fee remains ₹35 per article.Gold minimum consignment fee remains ₹200.Silver minimum consignment fee remains ₹150.Revised regulations took effect on September 14, 2026.Taxes are applicable in addition to the prescribed fees.Impact On Festive Jewellery BuyingFor customers planning festive gold buying, the revised hallmarking fee is one component of the final jewellery bill. BIS rules state that hallmarking charges are separate from making and wastage charges and are charged per article rather than according to its weight.The change is therefore more directly relevant to jewellers and the billing of individual articles. Buyers should check the invoice carefully and ensure that the jewellery carries the required hallmark and purity information before making a purchase. Recent BIS enforcement action also shows that the regulator continues to act against non-hallmarked gold jewellery offered for commercial sale.ConclusionThe revised gold hallmarking fees have increased the prescribed charge for gold articles to ₹75 per piece from September 14.Silver hallmarking fees remain unchanged at ₹35 per article under the new schedule.For festive-season buyers, the key point is to check the hallmark, purity details and complete invoice before purchasing jewellery.The revised fee is only one part of the final bill, alongside gold prices, making charges and applicable taxes.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
