GENERAL16 Sept 2026
BIS raises gold hallmarking fee to ₹75 from ₹45 ahead of festive season
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has raised the hallmarking fee on gold articles to ₹75 from ₹45, with immediate effect. Silver stays at ₹35. Jewellers pay per article, with a minimum of ₹200 per consignment. With the festive season close, this extra cost may reach your bill. If you sell gold, review your pricing and keep records ready.
Key Statutory Highlights
- BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to ₹75 per article from ₹45, while the fee for silver articles stays at ₹35.
- The change was notified through the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated September 14, 2026, with a minimum charge of ₹200 per gold consignment and ₹150 per silver consignment.
- The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council asked the government and BIS to review the decision and keep the old charge until the industry is consulted.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you deal in gold jewellery, check your billing and records against the new per-article fee, and watch for any further BIS update or review of the charge before the festive season rush.
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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