INCOME TAX16 Sept 2026
Gold hallmarking fee hiked to ₹75 from ₹45: What it means for jewellery buyers ahead of festive season | Mint
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has raised the hallmarking fee on gold jewellery to ₹75 per article from ₹45, effective 14 September 2026, ahead of the festive season. Silver stays at ₹35. Jewellers pay this fee to assaying centres, so don't assume every gold item will cost ₹30 more. Ask your jeweller how they are handling the higher cost.
Key Statutory Highlights
- BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to ₹75 per article from ₹45, with a minimum fee of ₹200 per consignment.
- The hallmarking fee for silver articles stays unchanged at ₹35 per article, with a minimum of ₹150 per consignment.
- The ₹75 is payable by jewellers to recognised Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHCs); the notification does not require this amount to be collected from consumers.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before buying gold or silver jewellery this festive season, check that the article carries the BIS hallmark, and ask your jeweller whether the higher hallmarking cost is already built into the price you are quoted.
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.
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