GoI Adds 7 Districts in 6th Phase of Mandatory Gold Hallmarking
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) implemented the sixth phase (Phase VI) of the mandatory hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Amendment) Order, 2026, adding seven more districts under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmarking regime to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and strengthen consumer protection, effective from 2 March 2026.
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) implemented the sixth phase (Phase VI) of the mandatory hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Amendment) Order, 2026, adding seven more districts under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmarking regime to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and strengthen consumer protection, effective from 2 March 2026.
- The seven districts are Rupnagar (Punjab), Banda (Uttar Pradesh, UP), Beed (Maharashtra), Gomati (Tripura), Katihar (Bihar), Beawar (Rajasthan), and Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh, MP).
About Mandatory Gold Hallmarking:
Overview: Mandatory gold hallmarking is a quality certification system implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure the purity and authenticity of gold jewellery and artefacts sold in India.
Implementation: Mandatory gold hallmarking has been implemented in a phased manner since June 2021.
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- Phase I (23 June 2021) covering 256 districts, Phase II (4 April 2022) expanding to 288, Phase III (8 September 2023) to 343, Phase IV (5 November 2024) to 361, Phase V (31 July 2025) to 373, and Phase VI (2 March 2026) to 380 districts.
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