GENERAL16 Sept 2026
BIS raises gold hallmarking fee to ₹75 from ₹45 ahead of festive season
BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles from ₹45 to ₹75, with immediate effect, ahead of the festive season. Silver stays at ₹35 per article. The change, notified on 14 September 2026, applies to jewellers paying recognised Assaying and Hallmarking Centres. Minimum charges are ₹200 per gold consignment and ₹150 per silver consignment. Check your costing before the festive rush.
Key Statutory Highlights
- BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles from ₹45 to ₹75, while the fee for silver articles stays at ₹35.
- The increase was notified through the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated 14 September 2026.
- Jewellers now pay a minimum of ₹200 per gold consignment and ₹150 per silver consignment under the amended Schedule IV.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you deal in gold or silver jewellery, review your hallmarking costs and festive pricing now, and keep records of the fees paid. For clarity on how the revised charges apply to your consignments, check with BIS or your CA before the season peaks.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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