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Gold hallmarking made mandatory for 9 karat jewellery
Nine carat Gold (375 ppt) is now officially under mandatory hallmarking as per BIS Amendment No. 2 .All jewellers and hallmarking centres must comply. Jewellers and hallmarking centres are required to comply with this addition of 9 karat gold(375 ppt) to the mandatory hallmarking list under the BIS regulations. The changes are effective from July 2025. Earlier, categories of 14KT, 18KT, 20KT, 22KT, 23KT, and 24KT gold were in mandatory hallmarking.
More consumers are also turning to 9K-carat gold as higher grades have become very expensive. It is also easier to design jewellery items. By making it mandatory to hallmark 9-karat gold, the BIS hopes to protect consumer interest while also making gold items easier to trace .
over 40 crore gold jewellery items have been hallmarked with a unique HUID, ensuring greater trust and transparency for the consumers in the market.The Bureau of Indian Standards began the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking under the Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts Amendment Order, 2024, from November 5, 2024.
Additionally, during the fourth phase, 18 additional districts where hallmarking centres have been set up under Mandatory Hallmarking. Following the implementation of the fourth stage, the total number of districts covered under Mandatory Hallmarking now stands at 361.
BIS earlier implemented the first phase of mandatory hallmarking, which was launched on June 23, 2021. This phase covered 256 districts, whereas the second phase commenced from April 4, 2022, where 32 districts were further added.This was followed by the third phase, which was implemented from 6th September, 2023, and covered 55 newly added districts.
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Kumari Fine Jewellery Celebrates the “Modern Indian Original” with Exclusive Women’s Day Showcase
The Women’s Day showcase highlights self-bought milestones and positions lightweight gold jewellery as a symbol of independence, identity, and modern professional style.
Mumbai’s leading lightweight fine jewellery brand, Kumari Fine Jewellery, has unveiled its International Women’s Day 2026 showcase, celebrating every Kumari’s financial independence, personal style, and the power of self-expression. Reimagining the occasion as a tribute to the “Modern Indian Original,” the brand positions precious jewellery not as a passive asset, but as an active styling statement for women who invest in themselves.
This Women’s Day, Kumari brings an exhibition creating an exclusive experience for women who view gold as a reflection of identity rather than an occasion. Designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, the showcase centres around the idea of the self-bought milestone, encouraging women to commemorate their achievements with jewellery that anchors confidence and presence.
The exhibition will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of signature pieces styled for work, travel, and celebration. From refined everyday gold essentials to statement accents that transition seamlessly from boardroom meetings to evening parties, each design reflects Kumari’s contemporary aesthetic and commitment to versatility. The brand’s design philosophy focuses on wearability, styling intelligence, and modern relevance, ensuring precious jewellery becomes an integral part of the active, social, and professional lives of contemporary women.
Speaking about the campaign, Supriya Kataria, Founder, Kumari Fine Jewellery, said, “Our vision has always been to design for the Modern Indian women who lead, create, and define their own journey. This showcase invites you to honour your personal milestones with jewellery that anchors your confidence, serving as a powerful reflection of both identity and achievement.”
Extending the initiative offline, Kumari Fine Jewellery will host a pop-up experience on 5 & 6th March 2026 at Parinee Crescenzo, Business Park, One BKC, Mumbai, inviting guests to experience a space where gold is not simply purchased, but personally claimed as a marker of growth, independence, and self-expression.
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