New Delhi, April 14 -- The government is moving to close loopholes in its gold hallmarking system, introducing mandatory item-level tracking to end the fraudulent practice of reusing unique identification codes across multiple pieces of jewellery. By digitizing every ornament's physical profile, including photographs and weight, the government aims to formalize a massive, trust-based retail market where light enforcement has often left consumers holding less than they paid for. Under the new framework from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), jewellers will be required to upload detailed information for every single piece linked to a hallmark unique identification (HUID) number, including photographs and key specifications, at the time o...