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BIS launches pilot project to digitally capture hallmarked jewellery details

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On the occasion of World Standards Day 2025 on 14 October, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) launched a pilot project to digitally capture the weight and photograph of hallmarked jewellery across 25 Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHCs). The initiative aims to boost transparency in the hallmarking process by recording each jewellery item’s image and weight directly on the BIS portal.

Under the system, cameras will capture clear images of the jewellery and its unique HUID number, while integrated weighing balances will automatically upload the weight, eliminating manual errors. Consumers can verify the authenticity of hallmarked jewellery by viewing these details on the BIS Care mobile app, ensuring greater transparency and informed buying.The pilot will run for one month across the selected AHCs before being expanded nationwide.

A key component of the project is consumer accessibility. Through the BIS Care mobile app, buyers will be able to verify the authenticity and specifications of any hallmarked jewellery item by simply entering the HUID number. The app will display the corresponding photograph and weight details, empowering consumers to make informed and confident purchasing decisions.

Pilot Implementation and Next Steps

The project will operate on a pilot basis for one month across the 25 participating AHCs. BIS will monitor system performance, data accuracy, and consumer response during this period. Based on the outcomes and feedback, the initiative will be scaled up nationwide, covering all BIS-recognised hallmarking centres.

According to BIS officials, this initiative is a major milestone in aligning India’s hallmarking process with global best practices in standardisation and traceability. It supports the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure trust, transparency, and technology-driven oversight in the gems and jewellery industry.

Driving Digital Transformation in Hallmarking

The pilot also reflects BIS’s broader digital transformation strategy, which leverages technology to improve service delivery and consumer engagement. By combining data-driven systems, real-time verification, and digital recordkeeping, BIS aims to strengthen the integrity of hallmarking — a cornerstone of quality assurance in precious metals.

As India continues to witness rising consumer demand for hallmarked gold and silver jewellery, this initiative promises to set a new benchmark for authenticity and accountability in the marketplace.

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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design

A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.

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In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.

Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.

Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.

This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.

Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.

Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.

With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.

As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.

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