New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- The government has expanded mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery to six additional districts, taking the total number of districts covered under the framework to 398 across 26 states and Union territories. The move brings more local jewellery markets under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification system, strengthening the quality checks applicable to gold jewellery sold to consumers.

The Department of Consumer Affairs issued the Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Fourth Amendment) Order, 2026, through notification S.O. 5997(E) on 2 November. The amendment was published in the Official Gazette on 7 November and replaces the existing district-wise list under the 2020 hallmarking order.

The ...