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Hallmarking and standardization reforms for gold, silver announced
Plans to include gold bullion under mandatory hallmarking.
Hon’ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), reaffirming the vital role of standardisation in driving India’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
During his presidential address, the Union Minister said BIS has brought 371 districts in the country under mandatory hallmarking scheme of jewellery thereby, providing quality assurance to consumers. He directed that more districts be also added in the coming year. He laid special emphasis on making industry and other stakeholders more aware of BIS initiatives.
He also stressed upon the importance of Indian standards for various products and services and appreciated the milestone achievements of BIS with formulation of 23798 Indian standards across sectors.
Key announcements included:
• Phased rollout of mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery and artefacts.
• Plans to include gold bullion under mandatory hallmarking.
• Initiatives to standardize silver jewellery.
• Major expansion of Indian quality standards across sectors.
• Substantial investment to upgrade BIS testing infrastructure
The Minister stressed the need for greater awareness among industry and other stakeholders about BIS initiatives. Enhanced awareness is crucial for ensuring compliance, fostering trust, and encouraging voluntary adoption of standards beyond mandatory requirements.
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Supriya Kataria, Founder of Kumari Fine Jewellery, honoured as “Voice of the Year” at the Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025, Goa
Supriya Kataria of Kumari Fine Jewellery honoured for her inspiring leadership and authentic voice at the Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 in Goa.
Supriya Kataria, Founder of Kumari Fine Jewellery, was felicitated with the prestigious “Voice of the Year” award at the Women Leaders Summit Awards 2025 (India Edition), held from 14th to 16th October at Alila Diwa, Goa. The event brought together an exceptional gathering of women leaders, changemakers, and innovators from across India, celebrating their transformative impact on business, society, and culture. The summit, themed around leadership, change, and inclusion, featured a distinguished lineup of speakers and organisations, including representatives from the Government of India, Thomas Cook India, Bank of Baroda, Reliance, Trifecta Capital, NITI Aayog, Emmay Entertainment, and Autodesk, among others. As the Luxury Jewellery Partner for the summit, Kumari Fine Jewellery added a touch of elegance and distinction to the event, reflecting its ethos of celebrating women who live beautifully and expressively.

Supriya Kataria was recognised for her powerful and authentic voice that has inspired action, created awareness, and amplified the stories of others. The “Voice of the Year” award honours individuals who embody courage, creativity, and conviction; qualities that resonate deeply with Supriya’s vision for Kumari and her leadership in redefining fine jewellery for modern Indian women. During her presentation at the summit, attended by over 100 industry leaders and delegates, Supriya spoke about Kumari Fine Jewellery’s journey, its design ethos, and its commitment to empowering women through expression and individuality. The Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 served as a powerful reminder that women are not just participating in change. They are leading it, one bold conversation at a time.
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